Nunn believes there is more to come from coxless four
Bexleyheath's Sam Nunn believes Great Britain's coxless four can find another level despite progressing comfortably from their World Championship semi-final. The British quartet of Nunn, Will Stewart, Freddie Davidson and David Ambler swept to victory in Racice on Thursday afternoon ahead of fellow finalists Australia and Ukraine. Ad The team were dealt a blow prior to the heats, with Matt Aldridge ruled out through illness, only for Ambler to step in and set up a chance of World glory to add to their European gold.
RowingBooth finishes third in semi-finals to set up shot at gold2 HOURS AGO «It was good, obviously, given the regatta and the situation that we have with Matt being out at the moment,» said Nunn, reflecting on the semi-final success. «Dave is doing a phenomenal job and all credit to him, he's slotted in really, really well. But I think obviously it does take a few days to come together, bring your crew together.
»Each race and each row that we have together I think we're stepping on really nicely and I think we're taking on the challenge, just trying to find a little bit more speed, that one or two percent extra each race. «Today was a really good step in the right direction so feeling confident, feeling good.» Saturday's final should make compelling viewing, with Netherlands, runners-up to Great Britain in August's European Championships, desperate for revenge and the current holders, Romania, also in contention. Despite the loss of Aldridge at a crucial time, the group believe they are well placed to top the rostrum once more.
«It's been a bit of a challenging Championship. Losing our three man and getting Dave in, he does a fantastic job jumping in and slotting straight in,» said Davidson. «Dave is an
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