Johann van Graan has urged his Tub gamers to “hold it easy” and “stick with the method” as they goal for European Problem Cup glory after they face Lyon within the ultimate on Friday.
The Premiership leaders are of their first European cup ultimate since head of rugby Van Graan took over in 2022 and are aiming for a primary European win in 12 years.
This shall be Tub’s fifth look within the Problem Cup ultimate, having gained the title in 2008 and completed runners-up in 2003, 2007 and 2014.
“A particular second for the membership, the primary European ultimate that we as a gaggle have performed in,” Van Graan mentioned.
“[I’m] excited, trying ahead to it, acquired to benefit from the second as that is what finals are about. It is once-off, we’re taking part in in opposition to aspect, we respect them.”
Tub come into the ultimate off the again of a thumping 43-15 win over Leicester and Van Graan mentioned his message to his gamers has been to simple.
“Hold it easy, stick with your course of, hold doing the issues that acquired you within the ultimate,” he mentioned.
“Credit score to the gamers, this week has all been about what did we find out about Leicester, what can we do higher this week and the way can we adapt the plan for what’s approaching Friday night time.”
