Canterbury captain Jamie Stephens believes his side are close to challenging National Two East’s leading clubs but admits they must develop a ruthless streak after letting several victories slip through their fingers.

The Kent outfit won four and lost four of their opening eight matches, with three defeats coming by a combined eight points.
Second row Stephens, who has captained his boyhood club since 2021, insists Canterbury have shown they can compete with the division’s strongest sides.
However, he says they must improve their game management in the closing stages.
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