YORKSHIRE Carnegie were shocked by the newlypromoted pack when the two sides met earlier in the season and hooker Joe Buckle is expecting more of the same today.
Third-placed Carnegie had to dig deep to claw their way back to draw 29-29 at their place in September and Buckle knows a fast start today is vital.
“They did seem very at home in the Championship straight away,” Buckle said. “In the first half they took the physical battle to us which is something we had prided ourselves on doing to other teams this season, so we really had to rally at half-time.
“The ple...
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