Ahead of their MTN8 quarterfinal match against Mamelodi Sundowns at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday, Richards Bay co-coach Ronnie Gabriel says his side will have nothing to lose as the fixture will offer them an opportunity to show how ready they are for the Betway Premiership campaign.
The Natal Rich Boyz won the KZN Premiers Cup preseason tournament on Sunday after beating Durban City in the final at the Umhlathuze Sports Complex.
Gabriel said the two-day tournament was a vital preparation for the new season, it allowed them to see new players and their match against Sundowns will show their readiness.
Going into that fixture, there is not much pressure on us. Remember, they Sundowns were number one in the league and we ended eighth on the last day of the season. They are coming from the Club World Cup and beat one of the top teams there, Gabriel told the media.
It is for us to go out there and show that we can box with the big boys. It is to continue to bridge the gap against the so-called bigger teams in the league and for us as coaches to continue to develop players who can match the opposition that we come across every week.