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Promotion chances and safety hopes ensure plenty at stake for both Maidstone and Aylesford Bulls ahead of London 2 South East derby

Former Maidstone coach Andy Foley celebrates the club's London 3 South East title win in 2013 Picture: Matthew Walker
Former Maidstone coach Andy Foley celebrates the club's London 3 South East title win in 2013 Picture: Matthew Walker

Rugby rivals Maidstone and Aylesford need points for different reasons when they meet at The Mote.

Maidstone want to get their London 2 South East promotion bid back on track on Saturday, while for Bulls it’s all about easing relegation concerns.

The hosts are looking to complete the double over Bulls, having won at the Jack Williams Ground last October.

Aylesford coach Richard Garrett says Bulls won't lack commitment when they host league leaders Maidstone Picture: Martin Apps
Aylesford coach Richard Garrett says Bulls won't lack commitment when they host league leaders Maidstone Picture: Martin Apps

Coach Andy Foley said: “It should be a good game. We’re still up the top end and they’re not where they want to be.

"We didn’t play fantastically at their place but we got a result and have to take confidence from that."

Maidstone have lost three of their last four matches and Bulls coach Richard Garrett hopes his side can take advantage of the dip in form.

He said: “Their recent results do give us more encouragement but we’ll need to be at our best.

"Certainly among the players there’s been no discussions about Maidstone’s position in the league and trying to stop them going up. It’s just that it’s a local derby and you want to beat the team next door."

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