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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  • 251.SpringbokSarah: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:04 pm

    #244 Puma: ello ello ello

    #246 Karen: it’s not gonna be easy… but if they pull themselves together they CAN beat the Sharks, at Newlands.

  • 252.K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:04 pm

    #244 Puma: Howzit Puma!!!!

  • 253.grootblousmile: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:04 pm

    #248 K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Hehehe

    Clap, clap, clap !

  • 254.wp_boytjie: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:05 pm

    Schalk will be released back into the wild on the afternoon of the 14th,and should be making his way to a breakdown near you , real soon…

  • 255.Puma: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:05 pm

    #249 Karen: Hello Karen, Know you a old blogger but the first time I see you here. Its going to be tough against our Sharkies. Should be a good game on the 14th. From both sides.

  • 256.Karen: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:05 pm

    #248 K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Aaai aaai – only a Lion supporter will be so worried about Rassie and the Stormers lol

  • 257.Karen: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:06 pm

    #255 Puma: Hallo Puma. It is going to be a tough game but I believe we will win. Is going to be a cracker.

  • 258.Puma: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:06 pm

    # SpringbokSarah: Hello positive one.

  • 259.Karen: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:06 pm

    # SpringbokSarah: I agree – took a bet with a Shark supporter that we are going to win :-)

  • 260.Puma: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:07 pm

    #257 Karen: Yes it will be a cracker. Then I think my team Sharks could win…lol.

  • 261.K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:08 pm

    #256 Karen: That was poetry in motion…..same as when Mossie hits a gap.

  • 262.grootblousmile: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:08 pm

    I’m afraid but the Sharks are going to pummell the Stormers on 14 Feb….

  • 263.Karen: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:08 pm

    #260 Puma: Hahaha – well I disagree. I always stick to with my side and I THINK we will win :-)

  • 264.Puma: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:08 pm

    #252 K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Howzit K9. Great win by our cricket team. Just loved beating the aussies in the odi’s and test series.

  • 265.Karen: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:09 pm

    #261 K9_BaasPatrolliehond: of soos die by wat soet is lol :-)

  • 266.K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:09 pm

    #259 Karen: Cant believe that in these difficult times that Karen can just chuck her money away like that!!!

  • 267.Puma: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:09 pm

    #262 grootblousmile: hehehehehe. You said it ou boeta…lol.

  • 268.SpringbokSarah: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:09 pm

    #248 K9_BaasPatrolliehond:

    Lions to take last place
    They won’t win a game
    S.A they will disgrace
    2009 will be the same

  • 269.Porra: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:10 pm

    the brokeback mountain boys
    also known as
    the stormers
    do some serious bonding
    in the showers
    after every game
    win
    or lose

  • 270.K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:10 pm

    #260 Puma: Will be a walk in park for u guys.

  • 271.Karen: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:10 pm

    #266 K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Hey did not bet money …

  • 272.K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:10 pm

    #265 Karen: ja…hy slaat ‘n gap hard!!!!

  • 273.Karen: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:10 pm

    #268 SpringbokSarah: That is poetry in motion

  • 274.Puma: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:10 pm

    #263 Karen: On a serious note. Its going to be a magnificent game. Who ever wins is off to a cracking start in the S14. Hope its the Sharks. lol.

  • 275.Karen: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:11 pm

    #272 K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Hahahaha het jy van die ander gesien?

  • 276.Karen: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:12 pm

    #274 Puma: Great game to start the S14. Should be a awesome game. But I still think the Stormers are going to win lol

  • 277.Puma: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:12 pm

    #270 K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Thats what I think. Then thats my team I back them against most…lol. Great squad though have to admit. Seems like such a long time to wait but only just over 2 weeks now then the S14 starts. Cant wait for the rugga to start. Seems like years that we saw rugby.

  • 278.SpringbokSarah: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:12 pm

    #258 Puma: HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No more cricket for me… but here in spirit… I lie… I check the score in ICT

    #259 Karen: I would but I need to save my money for tickets!

    #262 grootblousmile: But the problem is the Sharks are being really egotistic about it… they think they’re just gonna walk in and win… Stormers are working hard.

  • 279.Karen: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:13 pm

    #270 K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Well your team walks in COKE PARK :-)

  • 280.K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:13 pm

    #268 SpringbokSarah: :lol:

  • 281.Puma: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:13 pm

    #276 Karen: Your tight 5 thats the problem. Hope that Majuti (spelling) is playing that day.

  • 282.Karen: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:14 pm

    #278 SpringbokSarah: The bet is only some tequila shots lol – If I win I get tequila and vice versa

  • 283.Karen: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:14 pm

    #281 Puma: True but I think they are working on it. Who care abouts the spelling :-) – I get your drift lol

  • 284.K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:15 pm

    #281 Puma: he will be on the field….but if he will be playing….well…….

  • 285.grootblousmile: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:15 pm

    #278 SpringbokSarah: Disagree Sarie Slimkop…. the most vocal fans up to NOW has been the Stormers…. yourselves here present included !

    The Sharks are quietly confident…. the Bulls quiet enough… the Cheethas don’t say a peep…. the Lions, well what do they know anyway….

  • 286.Puma: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:15 pm

    #278 SpringbokSarah: Only one more game on Friday then they come home. Very proud of the team. First team to beat Oz on home soil in 15 years in a test and odi series. Cant wait to see them come over here now. Then there will be S14 aswell.

  • 287.SpringbokSarah: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:16 pm

    #269 Porra:

    You know we’re gonna rock
    So don’t act surprised
    To Newlands we’ll all flock
    To watch the Sharks demise

    (Need to get me a rhyming dictionary)

    #273 Karen: Thank you thank you, I’ll be here all year…

  • 288.Karen: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:17 pm

    #286 Puma: Well at least the Aussies are in mourning for a change lol – well the home series is also going to be a cracker.

  • 289.Puma: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:18 pm

    #283 Karen: hahahaha. Thanks Karin. Maybe Rassie will get CJ before the Sharks do…lol. I think your team would do well to get him.

    #284 K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Yeah thats the problem. Also cant wait for the warm up against the Bulls on the 4th. That will tell us how the Sharks are at the moment. Think Plum will field a full strength team there.

  • 290.K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:18 pm

    With all the women around here I cant get a word in :shock:

  • 291.Karen: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:18 pm

    #287 SpringbokSarah: Great. Been off Keo for a long time but am back now :-) (even if it is just to irritate K9)

  • 292.K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:19 pm

    #289 Puma: No need for a full strengh side Puma. The Lions smashed them :)

  • 293.Puma: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:20 pm

    #288 Karen: Really loved the cricket this time. Never at the start of the tour would I have thought I would watch so much cricket but have and just loving it. We must not take our foot off the pedal now. I would have played a full strength side on Friday and if we win we go to number 1 in the odi’s but think the youngsters will have a chance to play there.

  • 294.SpringbokSarah: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:20 pm

    #280 K9_BaasPatrolliehond: ;-)

    #285 grootblousmile: I’m always vocal… when I’m quiet something is wrong…
    Was checking out the Sharks site a while back and they said “lucky for us (and unlucky for some) we’re just playing the Stormers in the 1opening match”

    #286 Puma: It’s really funny cos I hace ICT and Business studies when the game is on… so the teachers go to their laptops and scream “YESSS!!!” so I knew we were doing well…

  • 295.grootblousmile: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:20 pm

    #289 Puma: Doubt whether the Bulls are going to field a full-strenght side against you lot…. they’re fielding their strongest this weekend, I think….

  • 296.Karen: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:20 pm

    #289 Puma: Well I hope Rassie has his cheque book to buy him

    #290 K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Ai alweer Grumpy :-)

  • 297.SpringbokSarah: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:21 pm

    #290 K9_BaasPatrolliehond: All you gotta do is press “submit”

    #291 Karen: rofl

  • 298.Puma: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:21 pm

    #288 Karen: Yes cant wait for the home series. Hope we get through all the games without rain. Most of the games in Oz was the rain never came to spoil the games. But really looking forward to the rugby to start. Feels like years since there was any good rugby to watch.

  • 299.Karen: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:22 pm

    #293 Puma: Well they should go for the kill now seeing that Ricky is a little dispondent and Symonds is in trouble as usual – geez can that guy put his foot in it. And we thought Gibbs was our problem child but he does not have a patch on old Symonds

  • 300.Puma: Reply to this comment
    27 Jan 2009, 19:22 pm

    #292 K9_BaasPatrolliehond: hahahahaha. Yeah if you say so…lol. That was a under strength Bulls side I think?

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