against Queen's University during a practice game on Sunday, coach Keiron Peacock warns that it would be unwise for them to use the more conventional approach against the United States in the World Cup qualifier on March 12.

Bermuda's skipper Alvin Harvey conceded yesterday that different tactics used on Sunday clearly affected the team's rhythm against Queen's, especially in the first half.

Consequently, Bermuda were forced to revert to the style that proved so successful in winning the Caribbean Championships last October.

During the first half Bermuda struggled to maintain a grip on the game, with their strategy seemingly slowing them down more than their opponents. Bermuda eventually won the game 32-10.

"We were trying something new, but the technique didn't seem to be working very well for us and in the second half we decided to go back to what we know best,'' said Harvey.

"The switch helped us to pick up our game and by playing with more aggression, like we did to win the Caribbean Championships, it helped us a lot.'' Peacock said that Bermuda has no choice but to pursue a new approach against the stronger American players.

He agreed the game plan implemented by Bermuda in the first half on Sunday took awhile for the players to adjust to.

"We got a lot of positive things out of it, there is no doubt about it,'' said the coach. "Yes, we went back to what we used in the Caribbean. But we eventually did go back to what we started out with.

"In order for us to beat the Eagles we have to try something different. They are a stronger and bigger team and we've got to combat their size,'' added Peacock.

The national squad is eagerly awaiting the arrival of top Welsh coach Alan Edmunds, who will be coming to assist the local players in their final two weeks of training.

Peacock said that Bermuda were fortunate to be able to get somebody of Edmunds's stature, plus he has first-hand knowledge of the Eagles.

Edmunds played with them in a Seven's tournament last year.