Ntubeni raring to go

 

Province succumbed to a flattering 33-35 defeat against the impressive Golden Lions last Saturday, scoring two late tries to add respectability to the score.

 

For Coetzee and his men there is now a chance to bounce back against the Griquas, who recorded a hard-fought victory against the Pumas (31-27).

 

Ntubeni had a bit of an extended run on his return from injury with starting WP hooker Stephan Coetzee hurting his ankle 30 minutes into the Lions clash.

 

"I feel very good, obviously I was a bit nervous in those 60 minutes [against the Lions last week]," Ntubeni said of his return from a lengthy lay-off.

 

"I was well prepped though and things went well, except for the end result – otherwise I am feeling really good."

 

Ntubeni tweaked his calf muscle in a training session after their Round One victory over the Eastern Province Kings, it was said that he would be out for a minimum of two weeks – however, extra precaution was taken by the medical staff.

 

That is why I was out for so long, the medical start really wanted to make sure that when I got back I was back for good not just for a game or two," the hooker added

 

"I am feeling confident now."

 

Ntubeni has said that his immediate focus is to get back to the form that won him a place in last year's November Test squad – where he was merely a tourist.

 

"For the meantime, I am just looking to find my feet again to build some momentum and play some good rugby," Ntubeni concluded.

 

"If I get there [to his best form] again I will see what happens at the end of the year."