Bulls aim to get physical

Bulls aim to get physical

27 Jan 2009

Bulls coach Frans Ludeke says his side need to improve exponentially if they are to win a “momentum generating” warm-up match against the Cheetahs on Friday.

The Bulls slumped to a 44-21 defeat to the Lions on Saturday, although admittedly having fielded a relatively inexperienced side. The Lions dominated most facets of play, particularly the collisions and breakdown, the latter an area the Cheetahs are highly effective in.

While he was reluctant to discuss the details of his squad for the match at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Ludeke confirmed that they would field a side consisting of the majority of their Springboks. This should aid their desire to improve in the areas identified as a concern.

“We were not competitive in the collisions or at the breakdown and that needs to improve,” Ludeke told keo.co.za. “That forced us to scramble in defence often which wasn’t ideal. It was a real wake up call for us and we’ll have to make big progress in those areas or risk the Cheetahs exposing us again.”

Ludeke added that while he was disappointed in the result he was pleased that some fringe players had a decent hit out and that he had a better idea about the capabilities of certain if those players against quality opposition.

There is however concern about the fitness of prop Rayno Gerber, who’ll is set to be sidelined for two to weeks with a groin injury. Jaco Engels and Pedrie Wannenberg will be out for between seven and 10 days with what Ludeke described as “soft tissue injuries”.

“I’m not going to pretend that the result is of no importance for us,” Ludeke said when asked about his goals for the match.

“Winning is important to any coach and I’m no different. We’re looking for the overall result and that will come from getting results in facets of play like the collisions and breakdown. In warm-up matches getting your execution spot on is key. We’ll be looking to achieve those things and generate some momentum ahead of the opener against the Reds.”

By Ryan Vrede


492 Comments

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  • 101.Sheriff: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 15:27 pm

    #94 K9_BaasPatrolliehond:

    K9, ja baie dankie

    Ek kon eers baie later die aand hier inloer en het toe die mooi woorde van jou en ‘n paar ander gesien.

    Ek het dadelik ‘n tjekkie in die pos gegooi.

  • 102.K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 15:27 pm

    #99 grootblousmile: Ja baie pittig.

  • 103.K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 15:29 pm

    #93 mshiniwami: Guthro? Huh..uh. Not much of a scrummager Im afraid.

  • 104.grootblousmile: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 15:29 pm

    # Sheriff: Hel, is dit wat JY doen na die tyd in plaas van ‘n sigaret rook ?

  • 105.IreneShark : Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 15:43 pm

    #93 mshiniwami:

    For sure, for some reason all the UK/France based guys stick together and blow each others trumpets.

    The bottom line is that most of the time (and most not always) our guys look good overseas because the Super 14 is superior competition (in terms of speed, skills etc).

    I’m sure the wet surfaces up there play their part though.

  • 106.Sheriff: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 15:52 pm

    #97 grootblousmile:

    Het later gesien, thanks man!

  • 107.Sheriff: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 15:53 pm

    #104 grootblousmile:

    :lol:

    Ek kyk na my staf, hahaha

  • 108.K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 15:59 pm

    Hier is te veel prokureurs op keo :roll:

  • 109.RedLion roars again: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 16:12 pm

    “Bulls coach Frans Ludeke says his side need to improve exponentially”
    Did he actually use that big word exponentially? If he did then WOW, what a big word from a coach who is not the smartest.

    “I’m not going to pretend that the result is of no importance for us,”
    Is that panic I hear?

    “Winning is important to any coach and I’m no different.”
    Liar

    I am just so glad that Ludeke is now the problem of the Bulls – he is no innovator and he is living off Meyer’s legacy, and when the Bully Boys lose Matfield, FDP and Habana to the Euro you will see Ludeke’s true colours shine dull.

  • 110.grootblousmile: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 16:23 pm

    #109 RedLion roars again: Oi…. Loffie and his 3-year plan’s not any better, is he ?

  • 111.Sheriff: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 16:26 pm

    #110 grootblousmile:

    Ek sien Fransie is hier rond, omtrent die hele dag

  • 112.RedLion roars again: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 16:28 pm

    #110 grootblousmile:

    Ask yourself the question. If Loffie was in charge of the Bulls today would they claim a semi spot and possibly a home final? YES

    Then ask yourself the question can the Bulls make the semi final with Ludeke in charge? NO

  • 113.grootblousmile: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 16:37 pm

    #112 RedLion roars again: Jinne jong.. tyd sal leer…

    So you acknowlege that the Lions actually have a kuk team.. kuk players ??

    Hehehehe

  • 114.grootblousmile: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 16:40 pm

    #111 Sheriff: Hulle kyk ons skeef uit hier… hulle kokkenotch ons so in skofte, lyk dit my….

  • 115.JimT: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 16:42 pm

    Breaking News. London England 27 January 2009

    In preparation for their upcoming tour to South Africa later this year. The Lions management team announced that their players will play in the nude during the tour. Lions head coach Ian McGeechan emphatically stated ” we will leave no stone unturned in pursuit of our goal of winning the test series in South Africa this summer”.

    Sources in the UK reveal that NH rugby stars such as Steve Borthwick, Shane Williams & Paul Sackey have already been seen practicing their rugby drills naked in the UK.

    Experienced observers of the game point out that the Lions announcement is another cynical ploy to engage the attention of female supporters in South Africa where rugby is considered the national sport. Reports from South Africa indicate that thousands of South African women are besieging the SARU offices demanding tickets to all Lions games. Police reports indicates hundreds of domestic disturbances where wives, mothers & daughters are insisting that husbands, sons & brothers handover previously purchased Lions tickets.

    The Lions announcement has already created a backlash in the conservative Free State where authorities have declared that “they will ban any Lions player from appearing in stadiums under their juristriction.” A different re-action was reported from Capetown where authorities have enthusiastically endorsed the Lions announcement stating “we welcome the initiative taken by the Lions touring team, which is another step in the evolution of the game of rugby in the professional era. We have already approached the Lions organisation proposing to schedule additional matches at Newlands. We are awaiting a response from London.”

    Meanwhile Springbok national coach PDV is reported to be engaged in deep discussions with his coaching staff in an effort to counter the latest threat from their Lions opponents. Anonymous sources in South Africa quote Springbok star Bakkies Botha as saying ” I will defend the honour of South Africa & will personally klaap any Lions player running around Loftus or Coca Cola Park not wearing a rugby uniform. But I will not, repeat, will not play any test matches at Newlands”.

    Rugby supporters in South Africa remain stunned at the news out of London. Mass confusion reigns over the question posed if the SARU decides to respond in kind where will the South African emblems of the Proteaus & Springbok be placed on the Springbok players bodies.

    Controversial Stormers star Luke Watson was evidently confounded by the news. When asked what his re-action would be if he was asked to play without a jersey he was at a loss for words and could only reply that he would have to consult his father.

    Leading UK rugby expert Big Hit when consulted offered no comment other than he suggested reporters wait until the mid year tour.

  • 116.RedLion roars again: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 16:43 pm

    #113 grootblousmile:

    And you admit that Ludeke is a poor coach – like a disease that will poison the Bulls … over 3 years.

    :grin:

  • 117.Sheriff: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 16:43 pm

    #114 grootblousmile:

    Maar hulle sal nie 24/7 dekking geniet nie.

    Hulle sal leer dat die AWB altyd op wag staan, hahahaha

  • 118.Sheriff: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 16:49 pm

    Later mates!

  • 119.grootblousmile: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 16:51 pm

    #118 Sheriff: Cheers jou ou skerpe !

    Fooooooook, ek is bly dis jy wat nou die verkeer aandurf, nie ekke nie !

  • 120.SA Barbarians: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 16:54 pm

    yellow muppets….. gbs, wonder of ek ook as ‘n nuweling beskou word aangesien ek lanklaas geblog het? hehe

  • 121.SA Barbarians: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 16:55 pm

    #115 JimT: they wil have no legs to stand on

  • 122.JimT: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 16:56 pm

    #121 SA Barbarians: LOL

  • 123.grootblousmile: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 16:57 pm

    #120 SA Barbarians: Hehehe…. Oubaas Barbarians sal noooooooooooooit ‘n nuweling weesie !

  • 124.SA Barbarians: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 16:58 pm

    #122 JimT: hehehe so the lions are also sending a pole vaulting team it seems……….

  • 125.grootblousmile: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 16:58 pm

    #122 JimT: Jimmy…. you old scoundrel… was #115 you attempt at witt ?

    Hehehe

  • 126.SA Barbarians: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 16:59 pm

    #123 grootblousmile: hehehe dankie bru… ek maak net aksepsie teen daai “oubaas” naam …. jy neuk my hele image op hier hehehe

  • 127.grootblousmile: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:01 pm

    #126 SA Barbarians: Hehehe

    Sorry my jong vrind !

  • 128.grootblousmile: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:07 pm

    Nouja, ek boggeroffski ook eers… vir ‘n wyle…

  • 129.SA Barbarians: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:08 pm

    #127 grootblousmile: ek het jou sienings oor die sarries game gelees…. baie gebalanseerd en ek stem saam! baie ontsteltenis onder ‘n paar mense hier….

  • 130.JimT: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:10 pm

    #125 grootblousmile: Hi GBS. I admit to a tongue-in-cheek piece of lunacy inspired by the actual news out of the UK where a new advertising campaign for Powerade was announced where nude photographs of the aforementioned players will be used.

    I predict a massive upsurge of Powerade sales to Saffa women provided promoters are smart enough to offer photographs with each pack of Powerade :-)

  • 131.JimT: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:15 pm

    #130 JimT: I understand Carol will be late on KEO today. She is elsewhere engaged in buying extra packs of Powerade :-)

  • 132.SA Barbarians: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:19 pm

    #131 JimT: lol maybe they should delay the photography until they reach our warmer climate hehehe

  • 133.SpringbokSarah: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:21 pm

    They’re gonna have to or they’ll be keeping Lions and Cheetahs company at the bottom of the log

  • 134.JimT: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:24 pm

    #124 SA Barbarians: Where did you get that information? I’ve been advised that this was not to be disclosed until the actual games & that sufficient supplies of Viagra were assured by local South African suppliers :-)

  • 135.SpringbokSarah: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:27 pm

    ding ding ding and we have a winner

  • 136.SA Barbarians: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:29 pm

    #134 JimT: hehehe yes don’t think a sports drink company should even contemplate being associated with a tooth pic theme

  • 137.JimT: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:30 pm

    #132 SA Barbarians: Authoritative sources indicate that the said players were sent to an RFU camp in Portugal where the initial batch of photos were taken. The site of future photographic sessions were undisclosed at the time of this press deadline. Readers should remain on alert for this breaking news story :-)

  • 138.K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:30 pm

    #135 SpringbokSarah: The Lions!!!!

  • 139.SpringbokSarah: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:32 pm

    #138 K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Yes, congrats Lions… you have all won… the wooden spoon… please come forward to claim your prize!

  • 140.JimT: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:32 pm

    #136 SA Barbarians: You leave me flabbergasted. I admit Sir, that I cannot match your wit & defer to your superior sense of humour. LOL :-)

  • 141.SA Barbarians: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:37 pm

    LOL good thing gbs has left the room for a while – things could have got out of hand :-)

  • 142.SpringbokSarah: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:38 pm

    #140 JimT: I like that word

  • 143.grootblousmile: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:38 pm

    #139 Sarie Skoolkind: Watchit !!

  • 144.SA Barbarians: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:39 pm

    #141 SA Barbarians: Oops, I see he’s back … watch this space….

  • 145.SpringbokSarah: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:40 pm

    #143 grootblousmile: watch what?

  • 146.grootblousmile: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:41 pm

    #145 SpringbokSarah: It !

  • 147.K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:41 pm

    #139 SpringbokSarah: Hey.

  • 148.JimT: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:42 pm

    #142 SpringbokSarah: Oh Gawd! SS has come out to play. How do we suppress this breaking news story. It could have untold harmful effects on this child :-)

  • 149.grootblousmile: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:43 pm

    #147 K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Sy raak cocky hier op haar gevorderde ouderdom……… Std 8 is duidelik nie goed vir haar nie !

  • 150.JimT: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 17:43 pm

    #141 SA Barbarians: I think our mafiaso Capo has gone to seek help. I fear a knee capping is on the way :-(

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