With stadiums now allowed to admit 50% capacity, Odendaal is hoping the crowd will be a valuable ally for the Lions against the Welsh side.
“Playing against overseas teams here, it feels like there are only Lions fans in the stadium. We still have to give our best to get fans to come back to the stadium.”Though Friday night kickoffs at Ellis Park leave many fans cold, the Lions' wins over Cardiff and Munster provided them with much needed momentum.
“They pride themselves in physicality and momentum,” he said of the Ospreys. “It is similar to Munster where it will be a physical challenge for us. If you don't stop momentum and you're not effective and accurate in your attacking breakdown they can get ascendancy and the ability to punish you.”“The wins have been far and few recently. Our heads are definitely not in the clouds. Everything starts from the beginning. We are not comfortable.
Van Rooyen said the form of the Currie Cup team was not ideal. “It is the responsibility of the coaches to deliver the understanding and expectations of the player.
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