Match Preview

For the second week in succession Diss compete in another vital top of the table encounter. Having rather fortuitously dispatched a Sudbury team who possessed the most talented and dynamic back division in the League, Diss now turn their attention to local rivals Norwich.

The confrontation with Norwich will without doubt have a different feel to it. Forward exchanges will be evenly robust and in the three quarters both sides will certainly be trying to gain an advantage when chances arise.

One key area for Diss to focus on this week will certainly be discipline. For long periods against Sudbury, Diss were reduced to fourteen players and this ultimately cost the Norfolk side maximum bonus points

Coaches Roger Coombs and David Smith are able to select a side that reflects consistency within selection and a growing confidence to adapt to all situations following six straight wins. The three quarter line remains the same with Jack Peacock and Jamie Burroughs yet again controlling affairs from half back. The back three combination of Giles West, Phillip Leleivre and Sean McClure will certainly be hoping for more opportunities to express their attacking credentials this week.
Number eight, John Laurie sustained an injury last week and is replaced in the back-row by Matt Cullum, with Captain Fraser moving to Number eight. New recruit Kimmy Latu makes his debut from the bench and the ever reliable George Gooderham also returns to the fold.