Britton expects tough derby test

Patrick Corlett • Published 2 Oct 2009 10:00 0 Comments

Rugby

WINDSOR will be tested to the limit at Slough as the local rivals go head-to-head on Saturday.

And Windsor head coach Paul Britton would expect nothing less from their adversaries in the Southern Counties North Division clash.

He said: "We expect nothing less than a real contest at Slough. We always go there expecting a tough test which I'm sure is what we will get.

"We've had a couple of changes forced on us. I won't dwell on the detail but it means different combinations. We've got the preparation done early.

"There's been more emphasis on set pieces, particularly with Paul Rendall's influence on the scrum area, and we know they will be strong there.

"But apart from that we will be sticking to our way of playing."

Greenies head coach Paul Rendall is keen for his troops to gain revenge after Windsor did the double over Slough last year.

"They will be tested, we will see how good they are," stated Rendall. "They will know they've been in a game when they come to Slough."

The Upton Court Park-based side felt a little aggrieved by the 27-7 home defeat in November of last year.

"We took training last (Tuesday) night and everyone is pretty keen - get the local derby on," said Rendall.

"It's all been running a little bit close recently, looking at the scorelines they have been pretty close.

"The way we went through them last year and it was disappointing not to come away with any positive results.

"This game last year, the spate of idiotic refereeing decisions cost us. It was all decided on penalty after penalty.

"When you are pushing a scrum back 10 metres you don't expect to be penalised for dropping all the time. Our forwards were dominating and setting up the backs. We have got to make sure we are up for it and perform on the day.

"There's a few injuries coming back but I'm still worried about James O'Reilly and Pete Sullivan - we will have to wait and see, they've got a chance."

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This article appeared in Royal Borough Observer 02 Oct 09

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