OUR BEST IS NEEDED

MATCH PREVIEW

It’s hard to remember a time when we have had three weeks in-season without a game. It’s felt unusual, but ultimately it has been a gift. At this stage of the year, bodies and minds are often weary after a long campaign and the final, most important, games can become a true test of resilience. To head into our final block fresh and recharged removes any excuses. Our focus is firmly on playing our best rugby of the season over the next four games.
When we review our season, our away form since Christmas will come under the microscope and digging into our last three away performances will be important. This weekend we travel to Guernsey for our final away fixture with a clear aim: to replicate the level of performance we have consistently shown at the Marine Travel Ground. On the road, Guernsey is a challenging place and only our best will be enough.
The Pilgrims face a huge fixture, away at Battersea. It would have been their final game of the regular season had the Sutton and Epsom fixture not been postponed until next week. Every point matters, with a 9th-place finish—and avoiding the relegation playoff—still within reach. Current ninth-placed Bromley take on Sutton and Epsom, who sit in eighth. The outcomes of both matches will play a significant role in shaping the final standings. After a week off and a strong week of training, the Pilgrims are ready to show they belong in Regional 2 next season.

MATT CORKER, HEAD COACH