MATCH PREVIEW

Canterbury v Dorking

A return to form is Canterbury’s priority for the visit of league newcomers Dorking. Defeats in the club’s last two games have shaken confidence and Head Coach Matt Corker is looking to address the problems. He says: “Last week the new league structure gave us our first weekend off and it has given our season a much better rhythm. Players were able to refresh, and it has also given us a week to reflect. I feel that we have moved away from some of the things that make us dangerous as an attack. Our focus in preseason was “knowing our strengths is the key to us winning” and this still is something that we are still learning and I want us to be better at. Dorking may be new to our league, but they are sitting high in the table in third after a strong start to their season. Their attacking style and entertaining rugby has helped them get three good wins and I am expecting a great game at the Marine travel ground on Saturday. Some of you may recognise a familiar face in their team sheet and it will be good to see Will Scholes back at Merton lane

Changes to the Canterbury squad see Royce Cadman in the starting line-up, in place of Dave Irvine who was unable to train this week. Harry Andrews is recalled to the back row and Alex Evans returns to the replacements bench. The backs are unchanged from the Worthing game.