Toulouse Olympique v York Knights: Mark Applegarth tells in-form side 'there's no limit to what you can achieve'
Mark Applegarth has urged York Knights to keep raising the bar after a timely form spike.
The Super League newcomers appeared to be struggling with the demands of the top level before ending their barren spell in style with three straight wins.
York are on course to exceed expectations in their debut season but Applegarth does not want his players to settle for a respectable finish.
"There's still loads we can get after," said the Knights boss.
"We're happy we've got three wins but at the same time we're not happy with certain elements of our performance.
"The challenge I'll be putting on the players every week is to demand more. There's no limit to what you can achieve at first-grade level. It's whatever limit you want to set for yourself."
York sit 10th ahead of Saturday's away date with fellow promoted side Toulouse Olympique.
Another fixture against a direct rival offers the Knights a chance to jump up a place in the table.
"Last week was a straight shootout for the two points (against Hull FC) and it's the same again this week," said Applegarth.
"Toulouse have been great. I thought they did a great job over at St Helens on the back of Catalans the week before.
"We know exactly what going over to Toulouse is about and what they bring. They play an excellent brand of rugby, led by Olly Ashall-Bott who is rightly getting a lot of plaudits.
"We've got a lot of respect for Toulouse. We're looking forward to locking horns with them again in Super League."