Cheetahs wary of dangerous Chiefs kicks

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Cheetahs wary of dangerous Chiefs kicks
MORGAN PIEK

Bloemfontein  – The Toyota Cheetahs will be wary of the Chiefs attacking kicks behind the backs when the two sides play in tomorrow’s Super Rugby match in Bloemfontein.

Earlier this week, Chiefs coach Dave Rennie told COURANT that their tactical kicking is an aspect of their game they would like improve on against Naka Drotskés’ chargers.

Cheetahs assistant coach and backline ghuru, Hawies Fourie told us that he doesn’t quite agree that their kicking has been off form.

“I don’t buy into Dave Rennies’ statement; their kicking at goal wasn’t that good. But, they don’t kick too much anyway,” said Fourie.

“The Chiefs kick a lot of attacking kicks behind you, they put a lot grubber kicks through,” he added.

“They first look to play and during that attacking phase of play they will look to put kicks behind your backs and put a lot of pressure on them, then win turnover ball from the ensuing ruck. It’s an area in which we placed a lot of focus during training,” he concluded.

The Cheetahs will look for their second win of the season tomorrow, why the Chiefs look to return to winnings ways following a loss and a draw in their previous two matches.

Tomorrow’s match at the Free State Stadium kicks off at 15:00.
 

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