We will have five defensive coaches on the field. We want the players to see that where the emphasis is being placed. Defense is where you win championships.

Nick was the best defensive back we've had this year. This is just a huge, huge loss for us.

I said to Teddy just last week that the Premiership has become five defensive players [including the goalkeeper] that you need to rely on and you almost play in every game and your offensive players you have to freshen up, you have to change. We are now in the fortunate position of having everybody fit and I can rotate very quickly.

He demanded that the players and their position coaches watch a lot of film. We were monotonous in preparing for every possible scenario and making sure we can run certain plays against anything.

I have no words for it. The atmosphere and the crowd are amazing. It's really special for the coaches, players and families.

He is imperial. Isn't that what you want? Twenty-five guys like that? Nine of them on the field and the other 16 believing they should be?