SP PNG Hunters Head Coach Stanley Tepend was delighted with last week’s performance and is eager to host the Burleigh Bears on Saturday. “We’re all really looking forward to the challenge,” said Tepend. “We’ve been good the last few weeks and it’s a great test for us to go up against one of the competition heavyweights.” “They got the best of us earlier in the season and we’re excited for the chance to get some payback on home soil this weekend.” Tepend paid tribute to his team’s improvements over the last few weeks and is excited for what lies ahead. “I think the boys have done well to embrace the grind over the last few weeks.” “We’re playing with more resilience and are keeping calm and composed under pressure.” “It’s been good to see the players working together on and off the field, sticking to our systems and maintaining our discipline.” “We’re not training or playing any harder, we’re just doing everything with more smarts and awareness.” “The boys are starting to get a better understanding of what works for us and what’s required at this level.” Coach Tepend added, “The Bears will be a great challenge for us this weekend.”