Snyman: There's no need for panic
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Head coach Philip Snyman says the Blitzboks are still on track with their long-term goals and to finish in the top four of the SVNS Series in Singapore this week.
Snyman shouldered the blame for South Africa's ninth-place finish in Hong Kong last week, and the former skipper believes the team's performances at the Singapore National Stadium will prove it was just a bad day at the office.
"We have done well in recent months, and we were getting a lot of things right," Snyman said after their final preparations for Saturday’s pool clashes against Great Britain (7.26am) and Argentina (10.44am).
"Last weekend was a massive setback in that growth spurt, but it also gave us time to reflect on what went wrong.
"We are still on track with our long-term goals, to finish in the top four of the series and blood new players and expand the player base, so there is no need for panic with the way our season worked out.
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"The disappointment was more about us unexpectedly dropping our standards, but it was clear from the reviews done that the guys accepted it was not our best effort and the training sessions this week were really good and full of purpose."
Snyman said the team will be up for it when they face the Britons and Los Pumas: "We will be better, that is a given. The guys will be up for it. I am expecting a much better attacking performance as well, where we will focus on retaining possession much better."
New arrivals Sebastiaan Jobb and David Brits have brought good energy, the Blitzboks boss added, and is expecting a good contribution from both players.
"It was also good for the rest of the squad to welcome the guys, that lifted the spirits no doubt," Snyman said. "This is in our hands to bounce right back up and everyone is determined to do so."
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