San Diego v RLFC -1

Racing will look to get some semblance of revenge against the Wave on Sunday evening in San Diego. The match between Racing and San Diego earlier this year was easily Racing’s worst performance of the season. After that loss the team started to play much better. Much of that improvement is down to Racing finding form and identity.

Everyone is on the Wave bandwagon now, but I was on it early. More than any other team in the league, San Diego likes to play with the ball. Their average possession on the season is near 60%. This team is unlike any other that Racing will face. It will be a challenge to bait them into a frenetic match that flatters Racing’s strengths.

The collective psyche of the team seems to have recovered from letting 3 points slip away late in DC. In the interviews on Thursday there seemed to be the right amount of disappointment without wallowing in it. The team is fully aware of the unique challenges that San Diego presents.

The match will come down to how disciplined Racing can be without the ball and how clinical they can be when the do get their opportunities. As with the last 2 matches, a point here is a good result. Three points would be a dream.