Hull KR: Talk more and tighten up against Wildcats, says Sandercock
HULL KR coach Craig Sandercock says concentration and communication are key to improving their defence against Wakefield tomorrow.
The Robins were guilty of missing more tackles than any other side in the opening Super League round last week.
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Hull KR coach Craig Sandercock
But the KR coach is confident it was not a lack of ability that caused them to fall short.
"It's something we have spoken about and we need to improve, but technically, the boys are good defenders," Sandercock told the Mail.
"Going through the tape and talking to the individuals there are different reasons why.
"A lot of it comes down to fatigue and concentration and other little things."
Rovers head to face the Wildcats looking for their first win of the campaign following a 34-16 loss at Leeds.
And whilst he has identified concentration as a key area, he also admits communication needs to improve on a left hand side which was exploited by Leeds.
"The left edge needs to make sure they do a better job this weekend. It's all about communication and concentration as I keep saying.
"There is nothing wrong structurally.
"It's just a lack of communication on a couple of occasions."
If KR get those two areas right, Sandercock is confident of securing their first win of the campaign.
However, he says he will send his players out with a third key instruction, which will be to improve their discipline.
"Most of Leeds' tries came on the back of us giving away penalties on tackle four," Sandercock said.
"If we can be more disciplined then we won't have to do as much defence.
"The players need to buy into that."
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by kmoon
Monday, February 13 2012, 5:44PM
“rebeldobbin please tell me what you said to upset me and also tell me hoe i got you banned”
by kmoon
Monday, February 13 2012, 5:43PM
“dobbinman read girlybirds post and you will understand and what nerve have you touched? by the way at first i thought you were quite funny the way you stuck up for that idiot rebel now you just bore me”
by bridrobin
Monday, February 13 2012, 10:41AM
“Good for you mooney, why stress the point about work? I only work part time now 2 nights a week I am pleased to say I'm on holiday this week lol
I see I touched a nerve with my post. Fortunately, I am not interested in Rovers obsessed wasters like yourself.”
by kmoon
Monday, February 13 2012, 6:57AM
“i dont give a toss which threads you go on and i dont obsess with rovers i just like pointing out how thick some of you are,also dobbin man why dont you keep out of it rebel con look after his self you know.it seems youre obsessed with me dummy by the wat girly im just leaving for work yes thats right work”
by bridrobin
Sunday, February 12 2012, 11:13PM
“Mooney, haven't you got anything better to do than obsess about Rovers? You complain if we go on your threads. You are a real sad sack.
Rebel Robin, the lads put in a solid defensive effort today. Lets hope we don't have any further injuries. If you are fit enough, I will see you in the East stand bar next week, if your still in plaster you wont be hard to spot!”
by kmoon
Sunday, February 12 2012, 10:57PM
“dont say too much rebel youre thicker than him”
by kmoon
Sunday, February 12 2012, 10:56PM
“my lack of punctuation is lazy on my part his bad spelling is a lack of education, oh and i see youre another saddo who dredges through old post to try to make a point”
by rebelrobin
Sunday, February 12 2012, 10:47PM
“darleyslad, that is why i tend not to comment now mate cos i was laughing robin until kmoon got upset and got me banned for telling truth, but i thought todays game was good i do agree with sandercock though that a few of the shots on our players were dangerous and late, but a win is a win im hoping the scan on dobbo tomorrow comes back ok and he has just bruising we cannot afford to lose both green and dobbo, i do hope green can make a quick come back”
by darleyslad
Sunday, February 12 2012, 9:40PM
“Kmoon, your comments from Jan 29
"i didnt go today i was vat work but the difference between me and you laughing dobbin is i havnt commented on the game and another thing why... "
Did you mean; "I didn't" 'at work' and "I haven't"
People in glass houses and all that??”
by kmoon
Sunday, February 12 2012, 8:14PM
“what does want no mean?do you mean wont know”