Amatur RU: Mark Sowerby’s warning on Huddersfield’s derby test

Sep 18 2009 by Dougie Thomson, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

HUDDERSFIELD RU hunt a third win out of three when they play their first home game of the National II North campaign against Bradford and Bingley tomorrow (3.00).

But even though his side are third in the table as opposed to the Bees’ 13th placing, coach Mark Sowerby is warning against complacency.

“We have 30 matches this season and we’ve played only two,” said Sowerby, whose team have won at Waterloo and Caldy to trail leaders Harrogate and Loughborough Students by a point.

“Yes, we’ve had a good start, probably better than we expected, but there are still several areas we can improve on, and we certainly aren’t complacent.”

Bradford and Bingley are still seeking their first win after a defeat by Broadstreet and a 37-37 draw with Waterloo.

But Sowerby warned: “It’s a derby match and they’ll be up for it.

“They will see this as the ideal way to kick-start their season, and we’ll have to be ready for the challenges they’ll pose.”