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First Team: The Run-in

First Team: The Run-in

Steven Hughes16 Aug 2019 - 13:06
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We evaluate the final three games for the First Team in their bid to get to the Premier Division

Pilkington Recs First Team just need two wins from their final three games to guarantee promotion back to the Premier Division after two seasons away.
They are three points clear at the top of NCL Division One and have their fate very much in their own hands.
Their run in starts on Thursday when their unbeaten home run is put to the test when they welcome Wigan St Patricks. Pilks won away in a bruising encounter back in May, 20-16 and finished with 12 men on the pitch as a result of their injury problems.
With Pats returning to form to boost their playoff chances, it will be a good test of their credentials.
After that, they head to Stanningley for their last away game of the season. Prior to their defeat against York Acorn on Saturday, their home form has been blistering with thrashing defeats against the likes of West Yorkshire side Milford and Skirlaugh.
If results go the way of Pilks, this could be their day of destiny, and it would be a brilliant way to clinch promotion, with a win against such a strong side at home.
However, if this is not the day, then there is one more chance with a game against Normanton Knights at Ruskin Drive.
The Knights are deep in relegation trouble, and could already be gone by the time they make the trip over the Pennines.
If this is the case, it could make them dangerous opponents, as they will have licence to relax and play the rugby they know they can play.
However, Pilks will be keen to take care of business and will want to wrap up what is already a special season on a good note.
It will be an interesting final few weeks of the season, so make sure you get down and support the lads as they look to bring the silverware home!
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