Neels Volschenk - Reflecting on late defeat to Racing 92 in Paris

A late try from French international Gaël Fickou broke the Toyota Cheetahs’ hearts as Racing 92 edged the Bloemfontein outfit 31–28 in a pulsating EPCR Challenge Cup pool clash in Paris on Sunday night. Although both sides had already been eliminated from Round of 16 contention, there was nothing of a dead rubber about the occasion. The lead changed hands repeatedly in a high-tempo, entertaining encounter, with the Cheetahs more than matching their star-studded French hosts for long spells. Following the disappointing defeat, loose forward Neels Volschenk told OFM Sport the team would take it on the chin as they continue to grow and turn their focus to the SA Cup.