It is a marked improvement when you consider only Zebre and Benetton Treviso conceded more tries last term and former All Black Hoeata credits diligence on the training pitch for the turnaround.
"We are all enjoying working with Danny (Wilson), Johnsey (Paul John) and Steady (Graham Steadman). They have stripped it right back and we have made some good steps in the right direction," Hoeata told the Cardiff Blues official website.
"Steady has come in and put in systems and it's a work in progress but going well defensively.
"Every good team needs a big defence. Coming from New Zealand I know that there is no use scoring four tries if you are always going to concede four or five.
"Our defence in the first two games has been good. We were all disappointed last season with the way we performed in that department. We have worked hard on it.
"We need to build a reputation that we are known for our defence and the attack, that Cardiff Blues has always been known for, will come too."
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