 Oxford's number five and Great Britain international Peter Bridge noted Gröbler's impact: "We really felt the strength that we had built up over six months under Jürgen's methods." He continued: "[Cambridge] were slower off the start than we expected which was nice." Referring to Cambridge's lead at Hammersmith Bridge, their number seven Steve Fowler said "we were feeling good but we should have closed the door there and then. We should have killed them on the bend." Cambridge cox Probert conceded to his counterpart Liz Chick: "she steered very well." Oxford coach Gröbler stated: "It was wonderful. Both crews ... were very good — and so disciplined. I like these university students." Cambridge coach Wilson lamented: "we failed to capitalise at Hammersmith and they grew in confidence thereafter."
