 Kennedy thinks Irish have been unlucky away from home (Getty Images) |
London Irish second row Nick Kennedy is hoping the Exiles' can turnaround this season's poor away form with their visit to Leeds Carnegie on Sunday. Irish have a good home record but have not won away in the Premiership since playing Bristol on 10 March last year. "In previous seasons we didn't win at home and always won away", Kennedy told BBC Radio Berkshire.
"We're very confident on the road but we've been unlucky in a few games. I guess it's better for the supporters."
But Kennedy knows Irish cannot underestimate Leeds even though the Yorkshire men are currently bottom of the Premiership.
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"I don't think any of us will be stupid enough to head up to Leeds and think it'll be an easy win for us. They're a good side, they have good players and are desperate for the win."
Faan Rautenbach will continue his return from injury on Sunday, having played for half an hour at Treviso.
The South African prop backed up Kennedy's view: "When you're down you're going to stand up and fight. They want to prove what they're worth.
"It's good if you have a fight up front and winning it is the most important thing. If you can dominate up front, then the game's on."
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