Rovers B all-rounder Robbie Le Corre bowls against Sylvans last evening at the Memorial Field as the evening cricket season began. His side went on to win comprehensively by 10 wickets, with Matt Hallett claiming a hat-trick.

JERSEY’S new South African coach, the former Test batsman, Peter Kirsten, is already playing catch- up on the inter-insular scene after two good wins for the Sarnians at Grainville over the weekend.

Although officially billed as friendlies, Guernsey coach Dave Hearse was quick to question if there could ever be such a thing.

‘I don’t think there will ever be a friendly against Jersey,’ said Hearse. ‘There was pride to play for and it was important for Jersey and their new coach.’

Once again Jersey fluffed their lines when it came to facing spin, a point recognised by Kirsten. ‘One thing that was very evident is that Jersey’s batsmen appear to lack in playing against spin bowlers and that is something I will certainly be working on with them over the next three weeks before the [World League] tournament. Our bowlers were also a bit rusty with their line and length on Saturday when I thought Guernsey’s fielding was excellent.’