Sharks must stick to structures - Van Wyk
Cell C Sharks have a Vodacom Super Rugby date with the Kings in Port Elizabeth this weekend.
Listen to the full interview here, or read our story below.
Federico Anselmi will referee the game on Saturday.
Kickoff is at 17h15.
Cell C Sharks winger, Kobus van Wyk, believes the Kings have shown an ability to make turn-overs count.
"I think most of their tries have been from turn-overs. They look after the ball really well after turn-overs. They created a few opportunities for themselves. I think playing them in Port Elizabeth, we simply have to stick to our guns. This means sticking to the basics. We know opportunities will come," Van Wyk said.
Van Wyk feels the Sharks are in a good space after successive wins against the Jaguares and Force.
"I think the boys built some momentum playing against the Jaguares and the Force. We now have to keep on doing it," Van Wyk added.
There is talk of a clash of styles this weekend. Van Wyk argues that the Sharks must have faith in what has worked for them.
"Last time we played against them, we played like three phases and lost the ball. This gave them turn-overs and they scored easy tries. So the key this weekend is looking after the ball and sticking to our structures. That will win the game for us," Van Wyk said.
Van Wyk admits that the Sharks were not at their best against the Kings earlier this season.
"It is tough to look back at what that game presented for us as a team. There were lots of mistakes. We now want to build on our recent momentum and we are looking forward to the game against the Kings," Van Wyk added.
S'bu Nkosi was a new face in the Sharks back three last weekend. The winger made his Super Rugby debut against the Force. Van Wyk is excited to be part of the back three at the Sharks.
"I think Lwazi Mvovo offers great experience. S'bu Nkosi has great feet and lots of speed. We are building him into a bigger player. Perhaps in two or three years he will be a big name in South African rugby," Van Wyk said.
Patrick Lambie made his return from injury last weekend and Van Wyk believes a player like Lambie is a major asset to any side.
"It is always great to have Pat in your team. He brings us that calmness and leads a team into the weekend. We are looking forward to playing with him," Van Wyk added.
The Sharks will face the Sunwolves and then the Stormers once they have played the Kings. The game against the Sunwolves will be in Singapore, while the Sharks will host the Stormers in Durban. Van Wyk hopes to maintain the winning momentum over the next few weeks.
"It is great to maintain your momentum, because after the Sunwolves we play the Stormers. That is going to be a short week. I think we will only be arriving back from Singapore late on the Tuesday. So they key is building on momentum and getting the points," Van Wyk said.
Van Wyk, who is 25, matriculated at Paarl Gimnasium and joined the Sharks after a spells at both the Stormers and Bordeaux. Van Wyk has revealed that life is good in Durban.
"I am enjoying my time here at the Sharks. It has been awesome. The weather is good and there is a great vibe here at the Sharks. The guys are awesome," Van Wyk concluded.
Kickoff is at 17h15.
Cell C Sharks winger, Kobus van Wyk, believes the Kings have shown an ability to make turn-overs count.
"I think most of their tries have been from turn-overs. They look after the ball really well after turn-overs. They created a few opportunities for themselves. I think playing them in Port Elizabeth, we simply have to stick to our guns. This means sticking to the basics. We know opportunities will come," Van Wyk said.
Van Wyk feels the Sharks are in a good space after successive wins against the Jaguares and Force.
"I think the boys built some momentum playing against the Jaguares and the Force. We now have to keep on doing it," Van Wyk added.
There is talk of a clash of styles this weekend. Van Wyk argues that the Sharks must have faith in what has worked for them.
"Last time we played against them, we played like three phases and lost the ball. This gave them turn-overs and they scored easy tries. So the key this weekend is looking after the ball and sticking to our structures. That will win the game for us," Van Wyk said.
Van Wyk admits that the Sharks were not at their best against the Kings earlier this season.
"It is tough to look back at what that game presented for us as a team. There were lots of mistakes. We now want to build on our recent momentum and we are looking forward to the game against the Kings," Van Wyk added.
S'bu Nkosi was a new face in the Sharks back three last weekend. The winger made his Super Rugby debut against the Force. Van Wyk is excited to be part of the back three at the Sharks.
"I think Lwazi Mvovo offers great experience. S'bu Nkosi has great feet and lots of speed. We are building him into a bigger player. Perhaps in two or three years he will be a big name in South African rugby," Van Wyk said.
Patrick Lambie made his return from injury last weekend and Van Wyk believes a player like Lambie is a major asset to any side.
"It is always great to have Pat in your team. He brings us that calmness and leads a team into the weekend. We are looking forward to playing with him," Van Wyk added.
The Sharks will face the Sunwolves and then the Stormers once they have played the Kings. The game against the Sunwolves will be in Singapore, while the Sharks will host the Stormers in Durban. Van Wyk hopes to maintain the winning momentum over the next few weeks.
"It is great to maintain your momentum, because after the Sunwolves we play the Stormers. That is going to be a short week. I think we will only be arriving back from Singapore late on the Tuesday. So they key is building on momentum and getting the points," Van Wyk said.
Van Wyk, who is 25, matriculated at Paarl Gimnasium and joined the Sharks after a spells at both the Stormers and Bordeaux. Van Wyk has revealed that life is good in Durban.
"I am enjoying my time here at the Sharks. It has been awesome. The weather is good and there is a great vibe here at the Sharks. The guys are awesome," Van Wyk concluded.
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