STEVE McNAMARA insists the Catalans Dragons will be “a good side” this year as they bid to open their Super League account at the third attempt.

The former England head coach says there is no panic ahead of the visit to promoted Hull KR tonight and that it could be several weeks before the French club finally overcome the disruption caused by the World Cup.

“It’s a long season,” McNamara said. “Of course you want to win games early to put yourselves in a good position.