Unbeaten Wits not getting carried away as FNB Varsity Shield reaches boiling point

The Wits Blues currently lead the pack after recording four victories on the trot and remain unbeaten after 5 rounds of the FNB Varsity Shield season. FNB Wits lock forward, Hayden Munnery, says remaining calm and sticking to the process will be the main goal as the tournament approaches the knockout stages.

“I think we are in a good space at the moment, we are just taking it one game at a time,” Munnery said.

“Our goal this season has just been focusing on us and not worrying about any other team. We believe we are the main thing, so we are just building each week and taking the challenge as it comes.”

The boys from Johannesburg had a slow start after playing out to a draw against FNB WSU in round one, but they’ve bounced back emphatically and are playing some entertaining rugby with the forwards and backline linking up well.

“It was always going to take some time for us to click as a unit,” he added.

“The game against WSU was the first time we were playing as a group, but I think over time we have built.

“We are gelling as a team and playing some good rugby. The forwards are dominant, and the backs always make magic.”

With the tournament slowly nearing its final stages, Munnery says it will be vital for them not to get complacent.

“It’s important to keep calm, we have our goal in mind, and we need to stick to the plan. As I said, it’s all about us and the focus is on what we can do better and improve on. We just need to try and get better each week.”

FNB Wits take on bottom of the log SPU in round 6 at home and there is no indication that they will be showing any mercy.

By: Avuyile Sawula.