Drop kicks part of Bulls' strategy
May 28 2009
Bulls coach Frans Ludeke says that drop- goals will be part of the plan for Saturday's Super 14 Final against the Chiefs.
Fly-half Morné Steyn slotted four attempts in last weekend's semi-final against the Crusaders, which gave him a new Super Rugby record of ten in a season.
Therefore, Ludeke would have no reason to change tactics ahead of the final, especially as his playamker has such a deadly boot.
"It's not always the best side in terms of playing rugby and creating stuff who takes the honours at the end of the day," Ludeke told NZPA.
"Kicking is definitely a big part of South African rugby. At the end of the day you want to win competitions, especially if you play in finals."
Steyn will be hoping to keep his momentum from the last two games, where he has been outstanding against both the Sharks and the Crusaders.
He will also be hoping that another good showing in the final can earn him a place in the Springbok squad to play the British and Irish Lions.
"In a semi-final or final you don't get that many tries so the kicking becomes more important," Steyn told NZPA.
"It (semi-final) was one of the better games I've had kicking drop-goals. I've had a lot of attempts over the years with less success."