Sharks boss Powell asks for accuracy, discipline to win against Toulouse: Sharks director of rugby Neil Powell has warned a high level of accuracy and discipline will be key for his men if they are to go past the quarterfinals of the Champions Cup.
After thumping Munster 50-35 in the last 16 on Saturday, the Springbok-laden Sharks face five-time winners Toulouse at Stade Ernest-Wallon on Saturday .The French giants booked their place in the quarters beating the Bulls 33-9 in Toulouse on Sunday.“We all know when you get to the knockout stages you have to be a lot more accurate,” Powell said.
“There's less room for mistakes and if you make mistakes the teams you are playing against will punish you for it. It’s going to be difficult.” The Sharks have had an excellent run in the Champions Cup, beating Bordeaux and Harlequins in the pool stages and Munster in the knockouts. Going up against Toulouse, the most successful team in the competition, will be a sterner test for the men from Durban.
Apart from boasting a number of Bok stars, Powell will also take confidence in some members of his technical team being familiar with the competition. “This is the first year we are part of it, so we try to create a bit of the hype and culture around being part of the European Champions Cup,” Powell said.“Luckily we have experience in our coaching staff. We have Yannick Bru who was involved with Toulouse when they won the European [Champions] Cup.
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