Dorian West is targetting further success in the LV= Cup for Northampton Saints in the 2013-14 season, but believes they face a tough draw after the group stage line-up for the new season was confirmed on Wednesday.
The Saints were drawn in Pool Four along with London Wasps, Newcastle Falcons and Scarlets. However, due to the format of the Anglo-Welsh competition, they will play Pool One sides Gloucester, London Irish, Newport-Gwent Dragons and Saracens.
Northampton won the tournament in 2010 by beating Gloucester in the final and were runners-up to East Midlands rivals Leicester Tigers in 2012. Forwards coach West hopes they can emulate those performances again in the coming season.
“We’ve got some tough matches,†said West. “Saracens got to the semi-finals last year and Gloucester have a good record in the cup. Meanwhile the Madejski Stadium and Rodney Parade are always difficult places to play.
“But we’ve got confidence in the strength of our squad and will be aiming to do well in the LV= Cup, which is competition where we’ve done well in the past few years.â€
Northampton Saints 2013-14 LV= Cup fixtures
Nov 8/9/10 – Gloucester (H)
Nov 15/16/17 – London Irish (A)
Jan 24/25/26 – Newport-Gwent Dragons (A)
Jan 31/Feb 1/2 – Saracens (H)
Mar 7/8/9 – Semi-finals
Mar 16 – Final (Venue TBC)
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Rugby Union: Dorian West eyes further LV= Cup success for Northampton Saints
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