“Even though we built up momentum against the Hurricanes and we don't want to lose it, I'm very happy that we aren't playing this weekend because of all the injuries.”
“It's been scientifically proven that at the end of a game more oxygen is being used to keep tired bodies moving than the brain thinking clearly. I believe at this critical stage the game could be won and lost.”
“In the last three games the conditions were very wet and this has not allowed us to play our backline ploys that we have put in place so we are hoping for dry weather and a chance for our backs to prove their worth.”
“I don't think we will making it an expansive game because we know that is where the Crusaders have much of their strengths and that is how they like to play. We will probably look to make it conservative.”