Waratahs must stay clinical against dangerous Drua, says Catt

The NSW Waratahs cannot afford to lose their form or shape against the Fijian Drua in Friday's second round of the Super Rugby Pacific competition at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia.

This was the view of Waratahs attack coach Mike Catt who said they have to be clinical in what they do against the Drua.

"We've to stick to our principles of the game whether it's on our kicking and so on," the former England rugby international said.

Catt reiterated the importance of not allowing the Drua to do what they want to do because they are capable of scoring three tries in 10 minutes.

"Big bodies that move exceptionally quickly. The Drua play exciting band of rugby."

Catt said after 12 weeks of hard work this was reflected in Wara­tahs 36-12 win over Reds in last Friday's Super Rugby opener.

He pointed out that fitness is what that makes the Waratahs standout this season.

"Fitness on attack and defence. The 12 weeks of hard work has given the players that mental edge. Our players now know that they are able to play 80 minutes

and that has given them the ad­vantage. The impact players come in the final 15 to 20 minutes and they are like a well-oiled outfit."

Catt also indicated the connec­tion in the team is another factor of their success.

That is he says, is the connec­tion of head coach Dan McKellar with the players and the assistant coaches.

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