Howells delays team selection due to injury doubts
Today's trip to Bedford is the midway point of a punishing schedule incorporating nine games in just 27 days.
Having won the opening four, the Knights have risen to seventh in the Championship, bolstering their chances of reaching the play-off spots. But director of rugby Lynn Howells knows the Bedford test will be the toughest yet and has delayed naming his squad while his medical team perform a number of fitness tests .
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Hide Ad"Right now I am considering how we take on Bedford," he said, with a trip to leaders Bristol looming next Wednesday.
"As I have proven by the result against Cardiff, I expect my team to run out looking for the win in every game we play. Every game is the time to bring your A game in my book, there are no easy games at this level."
Rotherham Titans are another side not relenting on their pursuit of one of those play-off places.
Craig West's side host Coventry this afternoon attempting to build on Tuesday's 30-22 triumph over Nottingham.
In National One, Wharfedale head to Stourbridge while Otley are on the road to Cambridge.