Following last week’s heavy rout of Devon Sharks, St George winning 60-12, the Swindon side will be in an ebullient mood on Saturday, when they visit Bristol.
Taking on the All Golds, St George go in search of further Southern Conference League points to bolster their play-off hopes in the competition’s Western Division.
Head Coach Kirk Collins is aiming for a largely fit and ready squad to take on the short trip over to Bristol. ‘The boys are still buzzing from the Sharks game’ he says, adding ‘and we are looking forward with confidence to facing our local rivals in their backyard.’
Given the proximity of the two clubs, the atmosphere of a derby day brings something of an extra competitive edge to the affair and the side that can best keep their heads in the heat of battle may well come out on top. Collins’ vast coaching knowledge and experience could turn out to be a key factor in keeping his troops grounded and focused on the job in hand.
Whatever the outcome, fans are sure to be in for a feast of powerful, pacy and aggressive Rugby League and any St George followers who fancy popping across to support the team will be made welcome at the SGS College Stoke Gifford Stadium in Bristol.
