Northants Steelbacks head coach David RipleyNorthants have claimed five points from a possible six, with wins over Worcestershire Rapids and Somerset following on from the rained-off opener at Gloucestershire. "We couldn't have asked for much more, and it's the performances that are pleasing as well," said Ripley. "Then there is the Leicestershire games as well, and everybody knows how well we played in those pre-season games (Steelbacks won two practice matches against the Foxes last month). Bears coach Jim Troughton was pleased with his team's performance at the weekend, but is expecting a tough clash at the Steelbacks. “I was pretty happy to come away from home with two points and that brings confidence," he said.

Source: Express September 01, 2020 08:37 UTC