Szarzewski keen to keep spirit
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:25
Stade Français Paris star Dimitri Szarzewski says he and his teammates are already focused on the challenge of beating, next weekends opponent, Scarlets at the Stade Jean-Bouin.
The Top 14 side earned their first ever win at Ravenhill against Ulster on Saturday but ,instead of enjoying that great success, the French international says they are already focusing on their next new target and also achieving their goal of going through the month of October undefeated.
"Although we have only just finished with this game against Ulster, we are already thinking ahead to next weekend's tie against the Scarlets," said the hooker.
“We have a very busy October and our objective is to win all our games this month. After the Scarlets we then face Toulouse at home and ASM Clermont away in the Top 14 so by the end of October we will have a clear idea of where we are and we will be able to judge whether we are on the right track or if we need to change or adapt our plans.
"Last year - and the season before that - we were quite impressed by the Scarlets and at times they can be a surprising team.
"They like to move the ball about a lot and play at a fast pace so we cannot allow them to gain territory otherwise we will be in trouble and we have to impose our own pace on the match.
"We will see how it goes at Jean Bouin but, for now, our team has built up some confidence since the start of the season and we hope to keep the winning spirit going."
