Since their promotion from National 2 North in the 22/23 season, Tigers have more than held their own in the third tier, finishing mid-table last season and taking some big scalps in the process.
After their 65-24 win against Esher in this season’s opener, Tigers’ success has been limited, but Ailes says that his side are using subsequent strong performances against top teams like Rotherham and Rams as a benchmark and is optimistic they can soon find their groove.
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