Fuel pipe to pump info

[Roger111]

Ok folk I have replaced the original ford diesel fuel filter with a vw diesel filter. I want to replace the fuel hose from the fuel filter to the fuel pump with 8mm rubber hosing. Can anyone advise how the original fuel piping is connected to the pump before I go ripping it off and destroying something. I have included a pic with the said pump fitting circled. Can I cut it of and with it leave a tail for me to clamp a new pipe on to?

cheers.