The Warriors Backs Coach spoke to the media today. Here are the key points from the press conference:
- Vesty believes Sale will be a tough physical battle on Friday night but the focus is on Warriors and their own game.
- Vesty insists it is key for Warriors to put in a good performance and keep improving so that it gives them momentum going forward.
- Dean Hammond was superb for the Cavaliers last week and despite not being picked for the first-team on Friday, he responded brilliantly when he was called upon on Saturday to face Harlequins.
- There is lots of competition for places on the wing and that’s what keeps the standards up.
- The Anglo-Welsh Cup provides a platform for young players to gain vital experience and gives opportunities for some Academy guys and those who need some gametime.
- Some players are expected to make their returns from injury on Friday night.
- Jonny Arr is out with concussion and is going through the return-to-play protocol.
- Wynand Olivier is out for approximately eight to ten weeks with a hamstring injury.
- David Denton is out for a week with a MCL knock.
- Carl Kirwan has been forced out for approximately four months with a shoulder dislocation (opposite shoulder to previous injury).
- Matti Williams fractured his hand in last week’s Cavaliers game and is out for approximately 4-5 weeks.