Serious test of title credentials but can the league leaders come through Round 17?

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Before Sedgley Park beat Hull Ionians back in October, both sides had made strong starts to the campaign. Since their last meeting, Sedge have continued their winning streak and enter Round 17 with 14 successive victories to their name and they remain the only side across National League Rugby yet to suffer a defeat in the 2022-23 season. pic.twitter.com/D4MabODNS3 — National League Rugby (@Natleague_rugby) January 19, 2023But their hosts will be absolutely determined to stop them in their tracks. With Worthing (3rd) visiting Canterbury and fourth-placed Barnes going to Sevenoaks, Dorking (2nd) are left with a trip to Rochford Hundred. During that period, Danny Cleare's men have faced three of the top four sides and they will make it a full house at The Rugby Park on Saturday.
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Match Centre: Wales 34-39 Australia

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