Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen made the remark after his aspect’s defeat to the Italians at Ellis Park final weekend that Benetton have conceded the fewest penalties within the competitors.
Benetton are adept at attacking from deep however in addition they probe with precision when they’re gifted beneficial discipline place. They make groups vulnerable to comfortable moments pay, because the Lions found final weekend.
Van Rooyen additionally stated Benetton are expert at dictating the tempo of the sport and so they make well-timed interventions at defensive breakdowns.
The Stormers will clearly have their work lower out on that entrance and might want to show all spherical enchancment on Saturday. They can’t depend on Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and their different sport breakers to run them out of hassle — a much more coherent effort will likely be required towards the proxy Azzurri aspect.
The Stormers must solidify their place within the prime eight, having performed their manner into the quarterfinal spots final weekend.
Additional spicing up the encounter is that Benetton are only one log level higher than the Stormers however are three spots increased in a closely congested midtable. There are three groups who might doubtlessly slip previous the Stormers ought to they journey up on Saturday.
URC fixtures
(SA instances)
Friday: Glasgow Warriors vs Bulls, Scotstoun Stadium (8.35pm)
Cardiff Rugby vs Munster (8.35pm)
Zebre vs Edinburgh (8.35pm)
Saturday: Lions vs Connacht, Ellis Park (4pm)
Ospreys vs Dragons (4pm)
Stormers vs Benetton Rugby, Cape City Stadium (6.15pm)
Llanelli Scarlets vs Leinster (6.15pm)
Ulster vs Sharks, Kingspan Stadium (8.35pm)
