Match Guide: Ealing Trailfinders vs Cornish Pirates

The full match preview for this weekend’s clash between Ealing Trailfinders and Cornish Pirates at TFSC.

Ealing Trailfinders vs Cornish Pirates

Trailfinders return home looking to bounce back from their first defeat of the Championship season, a 19-17 defeat to London Scottish at Richmond Athletic Ground.

About the Opposition

Pirates have had an improved start to the season compared to the last, having the league’s second-best defensive record. Their 2023-24 season has started promisingly, having won five of their nine games.

They will be fired after a recent home loss to Doncaster, which stunted their winning streak.

Compared to this point last year, the Pirates are 75 points better in terms of points difference and currently only concede the second least points per game. They will undoubtedly be tough competition come Saturday.

What to Expect

The Pirate’s identity is shown by their try scorers.

As of now, no player has more than half the tries as Hooker Morgan Nelson.

The Welshman has amassed ten tries so far this season in all competitions, with the nearest behind him being Winger Will Trewin on five.

Trailfinders will likely show up more unpredictably than the opposition. The point scoring has been shared across the opening six games as 18 players have crossed the try line, with the highest being Richard Hardwick with four.

Looking at both of last seasons league results, the home side will be buoyant heading into the fixture. When same game last season took place, Trailfinders came away 50-12 winners whilst also coming away with a 25-12 victory away from home earlier in the season.

Looking at last year’s home result, Trailfinders will be hoping for more of the same to get back to winning ways on Saturday.

Match Details

Ealing Trailfinders vs Cornish Pirates

Date: Saturday 16th December

Kick-off: 3pm

Venue: TFSC

Coverage: Live tweets from 3pm