With the Saints sharing top spot on 9 points with Wellington and Bideford, Saturday sees them travel to Saltash for their next challenge. While the Ashes are currently bottom of the table, the league is in its early days and any under-estimation of themwould be unwise.

Having played their first 2 games away from home, Ashes will no doubt be delighted to find themselves back at their home ground, Moorlands Lane. Their attacking play so far this season has been good, scoring 49 points while Saints have scored 51 and top of the table Bideford just 52. It will be their defence that they will be working at this week no doubt having conceded 70 to the Saints31, the third lowest total in the league.

Saltash’s Moorlands Lane ground has always proved a tough one to visit. Over the years we have enjoyed some close calls there, last season we were comprehensive winners at home but took a close one at their place by 19-22. It would be no surpriseif this Saturday saw a similar thriller and Saints know they have to be on top form to record their third win.

Saltash will be telling themselves that this, their first home game of the season against one of the top teams is the ideal opportunity to kick-start their season and get into winning ways. While Saints will be looking to consolidate their exciting startand develop their game with its exciting brand of running rugby.

Lets hear Head Coach Kyle Marriotts thoughts, "After a successful first 2 weeks of the season the most pleasing thing for me as a coach is the drive of the Saints squad to improve. We have reviewed last weeks game and focused on things to work on ready for Saltash this weekend. Away games always provide a challenge and it is important we focus in order to get the result we want. COYS!!"

Two teams both keen to get that win and a Cornish derby to boot, what a fantastic afternoons entertainment is in store.

What's Coming Up

Away Trip - A number of supporters are taking the train to Saltash this Saturday. See our Facebook page ‘St Austell RFC - News and Events’ for details. It’s going to be a great day out and you’d be most welcome.

[b[Colts v Saltash[/b] KO at 1230 at Tregorrick. Then Sinners play straight after in a friendly against Devonport Services with a 2.30pm KO. Free entry and bar open.

RWC Big Breakfast #1 - we open at 0815 to serve breakfast then it’s Scot v Ireland at 0845. Straight after it’s England v Tonga at 1115. The U16’s are playing Camborne on P1 at 1000 as well! Details HERE. All of these RWC Big Breakfasts are open to everyone…you don’t have to jump on a coach, eat a huge breakfast or anything…you can just turn up and watch the rugby amongst others who love the game…it’s your choice!

RWC Big Breakfast #2 – Open at 0800 for the 0815 KO between Japan and Ireland. Serving breakfasts incl ‘the Saints Breakfast’ at £6.50 which should satisfy all amongst you expect select Prop Forwards. If you want to maximise your rugby experience then pay £12 and get a Saints Breakfast AND, after the Ireland game, hop onto the Saints team bus and go up to Wiveliscombe to cheer them on returning that evening…It’s the sort of day where ‘dits’ are born so don’t miss out. Only about 7 seats left. More details on how to book HERE.

Colts in National Cup – This year the Colts have been entered into the National Colts Cup which can culminate in a trip to Twickenham should they go all the way. They have drawn Kingsbridge at Tregorrick on Sunday 20th October with a 2.30pm KO with FREE ENTRY. This is a huge deal for the players and club so we’d like maximum turn out to cheer them on please! We are potentially open 0800 to show the RWC 19 Winners of Pool D v Runners Up Pool C at 0815 the Winners of Pool A v RU Pool A at 1115. Serving breakfast and lunch food this could roll into a great day of rugby!