Hong Kong Premiership week three preview – ‘those points are going to be critical by the end of the league’
- HKU Sandy Bay coach Wilkinson highlights need to ‘put points up’ ahead of Tigers clash
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Having sized up a couple of opponents by now, round three promises deeper understanding of team tactics and chemistry can become cold-blooded ruthlessness on the field on Saturday. Those who want to extend leads have the opportunity to do so, while others still searching for first wins of the season likewise need to produce a bit of magic.
In the Saxo Markets Men’s Premiership, Borrelli Walsh USRC Tigers look to open their season account against Herbert Smith Freehills HKU Sandy Bay. Both sides struggled to get footholds in last weekend’s games, with Tigers narrowly losing to Societe Generale Valley and HKU Sandy Bay nullified by Natixis Hong Kong Football Club. This is an opportunity to get out of that bottom third of the table.
“Any team can turn over anyone else and it is clear that there is not one club that looks clearly better than others. Every game matters,” said HKU Sandy Bay coach Brett Wilkinson. “You really have to put points up this season, whether that’s by winning or securing a losing bonus point if things don’t go your way. I think those points are going to be critical by the end of the league.
Wilkinson, who was pleased with the team’s defensive shift against the reigning champions last week, nonetheless identified discipline as a big area for improvement.