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Featherstone v Keighley preview.

1st of September 2012
Featherstone v Keighley preview.

Match Preview and Squad announcement


Rovers eye treble

Featherstone can clinch a third consecutive Co-operative Championship League Leaders' Shield if they secure at least a bonus point against Keighley.

Victory would mean that Daryl Powell's side has lost just five league games in 58 over the course of those three years, but the Rovers coach says he is taking nothing for granted.

"Doing that is a recipe for disaster," Powell said.

"We're focusing on what we've got to do, and going into the play-offs on a good note. This us a crucial game for us."

Rovers are hoping for a bumper crowd for the match, but will still be without back injury victim Jon Hepworth, although he is expected to play in an under-23s friendly with Catalan on Thursday night.

Powell will also check on winger Tommy Saxton, who is rated as 50/50 due to his own back complaint.

Cougars player coach Jason Demetriou is without winger Semi Tadulala, who has a hamstring injury, but says that there is little pressure on his side.

"The only pressure on us is individually, to put the right foot forward going into the play-offs," Demetriou said.

"It's all about preparing for next weekend for us - that's the way we've approached the last two weeks and that will be the same this week."

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