Peterborough Rugby Club face a mighty task and Peterborough Lions lose 99-0!

Peterborough Rugby Union Club take on a mighty task when Midlands Division One leaders Derby visit Fengate tomorrow (November 9, 3pm).
Weir Filikitonga of Peterborough Lions is lifted and put down on to his back during the match at Newport. Photo: Mick Sutterby.Weir Filikitonga of Peterborough Lions is lifted and put down on to his back during the match at Newport. Photo: Mick Sutterby.
Weir Filikitonga of Peterborough Lions is lifted and put down on to his back during the match at Newport. Photo: Mick Sutterby.

Derby have won all eight of their league games, including a comfortable win over the powerful Oundle side last time out.

Third-placed Oundle host fourth-placed Lutterworth on Saturday.

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“Someone will beat Derby soon,” Borough head coach Phil Powell stated. “And why shouldn’t it be us? We’ve had a couple of good results in a row and I fancy us to play well.

Allen Carr is fended off playing for Peterborough Lions against Newport. Photo: Mick Sutterby.Allen Carr is fended off playing for Peterborough Lions against Newport. Photo: Mick Sutterby.
Allen Carr is fended off playing for Peterborough Lions against Newport. Photo: Mick Sutterby.

“We’ve had a week off so we should be mentally and physically refreshed.”

Bottom club Peterborough Lions suffered another bruising experience last weekend when losing 99-0 at Newport in the Midlands Premier Division last weekend (November 2).

It’s not likely to get any easier on Saturday when third-placed Sandbach visit Bretton Park (3pm).