1st XV
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Sat 02 Dec 2017  ·  Northern Premier
Sandal RUFC
1st XV
Tries: J Heron, S Nolson, S FrewinConversions: G Wood (3)
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Rossendale

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Paul Fountain29 Nov 2017 - 19:21
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Can Sandal achieve two wins from two games? Last weekend I saw a gritty performance by the team and though it wasn't pretty and some of the standards weren't too great, we toughed it out and dug in when we needed to stick our chests out. The team spirit shown in defending the last line out and the togetherness that was on display when the final whistle blew might just be a turning point in what has been a challenging season.

So, Rossendale come to us with the same 5 game performance as us with 3 losses and 2 wins. Rossendale have scored 78 and conceded 141 (-63), whilst we have scored 110 and conceded 131 (-21), so if you are an optimist (and why not, its nearly Xmas) form is on our side as on points difference we've done better than our prospective opponents in recent games.

Rossendale reached the play-offs last season and having seen their style of play, I thought they would be serious challengers this year. However, much like us, they haven't fired on all cylinders and shown indifferent form. So, dependant on which team turns up on the day will probably dictate the result. I feel that we have a bit of momentum here and a much needed home win can see us climb the table, if other results go for us.

As always, if you can't make the game, follow the Twitter feed for updates. We've hooked up the Facebook account and this should see our social media feeds move forwards from a 1XV perspective.

Come on Sandal. Give us an early Xmas present!

Onwards!

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Northern Premier Fixtures

Sat 2 Dec 2017KO: 14:00
Hull
38
Kendal
5
Sat 2 Dec 2017KO: 14:15
Birkenhead Park
27
Ilkley
33
Sat 2 Dec 2017KO: 14:15
Lymm
10
Harrogate
3
Sat 2 Dec 2017KO: 14:15
Morley
10
Preston Grasshoppers
38
Sat 2 Dec 2017KO: 14:15
Wirral
32
Kirkby Lonsdale
22
Sat 2 Dec 2017KO: 14:30
Billingham
50
Pocklington
10

Head-to-Head

Sat 11 Feb 2017
Rossendale
12
Sandal RUFC
Sandal
8
Sat 22 Oct 2016
Sandal RUFC
Sandal
23
Rossendale
32
Sat 14 Mar 2015
Rossendale
18
Sandal RUFC
Sandal
24
Sat 20 Sep 2014
Sandal RUFC
Sandal
36
Rossendale
24
Sat 5 Apr 2014
Rossendale
14
Sandal RUFC
Sandal
22

Appearances

Rossendale
L Allen
L AllenFly Half
4
R McKibbin
R McKibbinNumber 8
4
S Walker
S WalkerLoose-head Prop
4

Most Points

Rossendale
L Allen
L AllenFly Half
22
M Neary
M Neary
10
J Barker
J Barker
5

Most tries

Rossendale
M Neary
M Neary
2
J Barker
J Barker
1
J Ward
J WardInside Centre
1

Match details

Match date

Sat 02 Dec 2017

Kickoff

14:15

Location

Competition

Northern Premier

League position

7
Rossendale
11
Sandal
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