Match Guide: Nottingham RFC vs Ealing Trailfinders

The full match preview for Friday’s Championship fixture away to Nottingham RFC at The Bay.

Top of the table Trailfinders enter their fourth game of the Championship campaign in red hot form, undefeated and fresh off a dominant 64-7 victory at home to Cambridge.

Playing under the lights this Friday evening, can Trailfinders maintain their perfect start away to Nottingham?

 

About the opposition

Nottingham sit fourth in the table, winning two and losing one so far in the Championship this season. That one loss came most recently away to Doncaster Knights, and they will be looking to bounce back after a two-week break.

The Archers had a lacklustre 22-23 campaign, finishing ninth and winning only seven games throughout. Trailfinders were able to do the double over them, and ran out 41-21 winners the last time the two sides met at The Bay.

 

What to expect

In the battle of Green and Whites, Nottingham will be keen to improve on their lack of discipline, having conceded 15 penalties in the game against Doncaster. This proved costly in an 11-point defeat, with key points coming from the boot.

Trailfinders will be brimming with confidence after the convincing victory over Cambridge. They should be feeling fully rested after a full squad rotation and a two-week break, and will be looking to establish their dominance early on.

 

Match Details

Nottingham RFC vs Ealing Trailfinders

Date: Friday 17th November 2023

Kickoff: 7.45pm

Venue: The Bay

Coverage: Live tweets from 7.45pm