The win resulted in back-to-back Women’s Premier Division titles for the Pretoria outfit, something Groepes said was only possible through hard work and input from all stakeholders in the union.
“I’m relieved that we could achieve the goal we set out for ourselves at the beginning of year and that was to go for the double,” said Groepes.
“It was not always easy, I can tell you that, but everyone pulled together and we could do what we set out to. From the admin side of things, where we enjoyed strong support to the backroom staff, and of course the players, this was made possible because of them.”
The Daisies had to do without national players called up for Springbok Women and Springbok Women’s Sevens duties throughout the 16-week season and Groepes praised the back-up players for their effort.
“We almost had to field 15 new caps at stages, but those players came through well and that is also because we received the necessary support from the clubs, they are involved with,” said the Daisies coach, who was also was very complimentary to the DHL Western Province team, the only side that managed to beat the Bulls in two years of competition.
“They really showed up for the final and had us scrambling at times. The defeat we suffered against them in the league phase was only something we could learn lessons from, and we did just that. They were worthy opponents in the final and I can only compliment them on their season as well,” added Groepes.
Women’s Premier Division Stats
Leading points scorer:
178 – Jakkie Cilliers (Bulls Daisies)
Leading try scorer:
17 – Voice Ndou (DHL Western Province)
