Richards Bay FC head coach Brandon Truter is bracing for a difficult encounter against log leaders Orlando Pirates on Tuesday evening.
The Natal Rich Boyz will be looking for only their second win of the season when they take on a Pirates side yet to taste league defeat or even a draw so far after six matches.
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However, they will draw confidence from their cup form, where they have progressed to the semi-finals of the Carling Knockout after booting out both Sekhukhune United and Cape Town City.
Looking ahead to their fixture against the Buccaneers, Truter admitted that Orlando is a tough pace to visit, with only Magesi having managed to come out with a victory this season.
"I'm worried, I'm stressed. Pirates didn't play this weekend, they are fresh," Truter told journalists after his side's penalty-shootout victory against Cape Town City.
"We are going to Orlando. It's a difficult place to go to, especially when the Ghost fill the stadium. We are very mindful about that.
"We have some (injury worries). Keegan (Allan) is going for a scan as we speak and might be concussed and Langa [Langelihle] Mhlongo got a red card as well.
"We are not a big squad, and we rely on the DDC (DStv Diski Challenge) boys, so hats off to (Sibusiso) Msomi, who keeps on producing these boys," he added.
The former Moroka Swallows coach says going to Orlando, you need your best players available, and most importantly the experienced guard to guide their younger teammates.
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"(Playing) 120 minutes was not what we wanted because of our game with Pirates. That's the worrying factor, but right now, there's a lot of trust and there's a lot of belief as well in the team with the way they are talking.
"And from my side as well, we keep on ticking the boxes. (Fielding) five DDC boys is not an easy task against a team such as Cape Town City. I'm happy with the performances."