I really don't like hearing that. That's the wrong approach to take IMO. The team should not feel like they are defending anything. They should simply focus on getting better. If they do that then they'll be very tough to beat and maybe another title ensues.
Now that I've said that I'm sure Muffet has that all figured out.
title. Boxers can defend their world championships from challengers, but teams need to start fresh each year.