WE’RE READY FOR BIG CHALLENGES AHEAD AFTER OUTSTANDING PEFORMANCE SAYS COACH LEWIS Team spirit

powerful pack man Adam Blades is also back among the replacements after recovering from a shoulder injury.

“This is another big test for us against another form team, but our lads have a real togetherness now,” said Lewis, whose side are ninth to Sedgley Park’s fourth.

“Sedgley Park are an established club at this level or above and like to play an exciting brand of rugby – they have been beaten only once in the last seven games.

“Our performance at Leicester Lions was good, but without question there are still areas to improve on and we’ve focused on those in training during this week.

“As I’ve said, the lads have a real togetherness as a group and I believe we became even tighter on the road last week.

“If we can reach similar levels in attack and defence, and continue with the fantastic home support, then we will be a tough team to beat.”

Dual-registration fly half Harry Davey, from Yorkshire Carnegie, scored 28 of the points at Leicester Lions, but Lewis described the team performance as “outstanding”.

“I guess the exciting thing is we can still be better,” added the coach, whose side have now defeated Blaydon, Sheffield and Leicester Lions in succession.

“To turn a top team over in their own back yard takes real character and maturity.

“I thought we showed great variety in the way we played, mixing expansive running rugby with some hard, direct running around the rucks.”

Lewis added: “The team spirit is as good as anywhere I’ve been involved.

“The lads have become a group of mates who work incredibly hard for each other.

“This will serve us well in the tough games we now face.