Saturday Will Be Significant

MATCH PREVIEW

Last Saturday we gave ourselves an opportunity. Leveling the score away from home with four minutes left on the clock we were in a position to come away with five points. In the big moments of a game, doing the right thing at the right time is what allows us to come out on top. We didn’t execute and, when a refereeing decision went against us, we handed Oundle an opportunity which the took. It was a tough, last-minute heartbreak.

There was still plenty to be proud of in a performance that was both physical and gritty. We travelled with a clear plan, the players brought it to life, and that makes losing by the narrowest of margins even harder to take. As a group, we’re acutely aware that this is now our third loss in a row and this weekend’s game against London Welsh carries extra significance because of our recent results.

London Welsh come to the Marine Travel Ground having scored fourteen tries in their last two games. They registered a strong win over Havant at home and their narrow defeat to Bury mirrored our own. We won’t be taking them lightly, even if this is their first season in the league. Containing their attacking threats will be crucial and the set piece will be another major battleground. The players have worked hard throughout the week and everything is in place for another big Saturday of National League rugby at Merton Lane.

The Pilgrims have extended their winning run to three games after a strong performance against Old Colfians last weekend, putting 57 points on the board. This important victory lifts them another place in a tightly packed table, now just five points off fifth. The team have a week’s rest before facing second-place Sidcup. It will be a great test of the progress they’ve made so far this season.

MATT CORKER, HEAD COACH