Evan Roos on Bulls: ‘Respect is due where it’s due’
“Respect is due where it’s due,” says forward Evan Roos as the Stormers gear up to face the Bulls at DHL Stadium.
“Respect is due where it’s due,” says Evan Roos as the Stormers gear up to face the Bulls at DHL Stadium.
The North-South derby is easily the match of the weekend as the Stormers look to make it three wins in a row this season.
Saturday’s match kicks off at 15:30.
The Bulls also lost both the Currie Cup matches against Western Province.
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Roos has respect
It’s a match steeped in history and that’s not lost on Evan Roos, who will be called on to be the team’s enforcer against the burly Bulls.
Obviously when I first got injured I was kind of stressing about the rest of the season; how it was going to pan out, how long I would be out, etc,” he said.
“But things worked out quite well and got back just in time for the business end of the competition.
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“I’m happy to be a part of this week’s match, because knockout rugby is the best kind of rugby and it is lekker to be in the mix.
“It’s a north-south derby and you cannot expect anything less than a physical and really good game, with them bringing their A-game as always.
“The Bulls are tough opponents and respect is due where it’s due. They’re a quality outfit and it’s going to be a spectacle. It’s kind of why we play this game, for these types of moments, and the Stormers and I can’t wait for this weekend.”
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Fourie back
Roos will join up with fit-again Deon Fourie and strong-running Hacjivah Dayimani in the loose trio.
“I must say it’s great being reunited with Brannas [Deon Fourie] and Hacjivah, it’s been a while since we’ve played together and we had a pretty good season together last year.
“It makes it even more special for us three to be playing together again in the URC quarter-finals. I’m really sure we’re going to enjoy it.”
