Director of Rugby Mike Umaga is looking forward to taking a break from league action and leading his side on an extended run in the cup competition.

"The big boys come into it in two rounds time and it would be great if we are still around then. That's the incentive for us tomorrow, although it's going to be tough game as Hull are top of their league and in a excellent form," said Umaga, whose only absentee is centre Simon Brocklehurst through illness.

"They have several players who have experienced top flight rugby so no-one is taking anything for granted but it will be disappointing if we are not in the hat on Monday.

"A one-point win would do me just fine."

Umaga reckons the spirit and camaraderie within the squad is a massive plus and a major reason why Nuns are savouring such an excellent campaign.

"The lads are in this together it's one for all and all for one. There are no shirkers and everyone gives total commitment in training and out on the pitch which certainly makes my job a lot simpler.

"But that doesn't mean we don't have plenty of quality in the side also, on the contrary, there's talent in abundance to go with the youth and experience. I just hope it all comes together tomorrow, we beat Hull, and are in the draw on Monday.

"We don't like having Saturdays off and defeat would meant exactly that when the third round is played next month!" added an optimistic Umaga.

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