Guernsey Raiders came out on the wrong side of the scoreline against Henley Hawks, but will come into arguably the biggest game of the year against Jersey having done the work required.
They lost 42-24 at Footes Lane, with Jordan Reynolds reflecting on chances that were not converted.
"I personally think getting ready for Saim next week, that was the game that we needed," he said afterwards.
The Siam takes place on Saturday and before than it is a case of concentrating on recovery for a squad that has been stretched to its limited by the demands of a
National 2 East League campaign that ended with them in 10th place.
The Spring Insure Siam Cup takes place at 16:15.
Before that the islands vets sides will clash in the Nash Cup at 10.15, before the seconds play for the Fallaize at 11.45. The Ladies Siam is at 13.45.
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