The fixture was postponed on 7th December due to the effects of Storm Darragh.
Previous Meeting:
Saturday 14th September 2024
Hartlepool 40 - 33 Ponteland
Last 5 Games:
Ponteland - L W W L W
Hartlepool - L W L L L
Team News:
There is one change to the starting pack with Josh Riley coming back into the side. The elder of the Riley brothers has recovered from a hamstring injury sustained before Christmas and enjoyed a solid 50 minutes for the 2nd XV last Saturday.
He will partner Liam Mcmenemy in the engine room, with Liam Pape named among the changes.
It's a straight swap at fly half with Ben Clarke taking the place of Harry Mayes.
John Osborne is set for his first appearance since scoring against league leaders Sunderland in November, and Aaron Jeffery also makes a welcome return to the squad.
Unfortunately, powerhouse forward Stephen Cole suffered a leg injury against Peterlee & Horden last week and everyone at the club wishes him a speedy recovery.
Hartlepool Team:
1. Tom Stead
2. Daniel Cooper
3. Anthony Harvey
4. Josh Riley
5. Liam Mcmenemy
6. David Chester
7. Jon Carney
8. Phil Stevenson
9. Joe Stanworth
10. Ben Clarke
11. Tyler Hall
12. Luke Mclurg
13. Tazz Pelser
14. Anthony Emmanuel
15. Lewis Wilson
Changes: 16. John Osborne, 17. Aaron Jeffery, 18. Liam Pape