Nothing positive for Griquas

 

The men from Kimberley are looking set to play a promotion match in order to remain in the competition next year.

 

Coach Fourie was not happy with his side's performance, especially as the pressure mounts on them to end the round-robin stage, at worst, in sixth place or better to make sure of their participation next year.

 

"Our defence just wasn't up to scratch," the coach said after the match in Kimberley.

 

"We let too many tackles slip and that is something you can ill-afford against a team like the Lions.

 

"This puts even more pressure on us to stay in the competition.

 

"There are no positives to take out of this game. We will go back to square one and focus on our Currie Cup survival," Fourie said.

 

The Griquas next tackle the resurgent Bulls at Loftus, wit ht heir final game an easier fixture against the winless Kings at home.

 

Coach Fourie will be looking to take maximum points out of the last two games to avoided the dreaded promotion-relegation match.