'Brilliant' Flood pleases Meyer
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:02
Heyneke Meyer has paid tribute to his star flyhalf Toby Flood after the English international inspired the Tigers to a 12-6 win over the Ospreys in their Heineken Cup opener on Sunday afternoon.
The South African coach said the Flood had been “brilliant” on the day and says he believes the former Newcastle player is really starting to raise his level of performance.
Flood kicked all of his side 12 points during their narrow win over the Welsh side but it was his all-round performance that received special praise.
While they were unable to make the most of the many chances they had during the first half, it would no doubt have been encouraging for Meyer to see Flood, Aaron Mauger and Dan Hipkiss, creating so many gaps in the Ospreys defence.
"I thought Toby was brilliant. I wanted him to step up to the next level, and I felt he was outstanding," said the former Bull Blues boss.
Captain Marton Corry echoed his coaches sentiments: "It was a first-class performance by Toby. There is an air of confidence about him, not arrogance, and he delivered.
"We are extremely happy to have Toby playing in a Leicester shirt.
"To beat a team of the Ospreys' calibre is very satisfying - these type of games are all about the result. Our endeavour in the first half was the best it has been this season."
