Anderson keen to extend run

Saints coach aims to keep up momentum in title charge

By Simon Dilger   Last updated: 12th July 2008

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Anderson: unbeaten run

There is lots of competition in the squad at the moment and no-one wants to take a rest or take their eyes off the ball.

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Coach Daniel Anderson has paid tribute to St Helens' first-half performance following their 68-12 demolition of bottom club Castleford on Friday.

Saints crossed eight times in the first period but, despite scoring a further four tries after the break, Anderson admitted that his side had become 'scrappy' in the second half.

The Australian, who returns down under at the end of the season, also praised Castleford for a brave second-half fight back that saw the Yorkshiremen claim two tries.

Speaking on Saints' website he said: "In the first half we scored eight tries through eight different scorers and looked very sharp.

"In the second half, credit to Castleford, they kept the ball out of our hands and the game became a little scrappy.

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The result marks a 14th straight win for the club, who leapfrogged Leeds Rhinos at the top of the Super League table with last week's 54-0 crushing of Harlequins at the Stoop, and Anderson is keen to keep up the momentum.

"We want the run to keep going but all we can do is prepare for each game," he added.

"There is lots of competition in the squad at the moment and no-one wants to take a rest or take their eyes off the ball."

Castleford coach Terry Matterson spoke of his disappointment with the first half capitulation that allowed Saints to take the game beyond his side's reach.

But he agreed that his side had been better after the break and said that Tigers must now remain focussed on lifting themselves from the foot of the Super League.

He said: "We gave away a penalty right from the kick-off and in the second minute Saints scored their first try.

"But we at least some pride in the second half and our aim now this season is to try and make sure we don't finish bottom of the table."