This weekend the 1xv head into the Deep South, Whitby to be exact, a place where historically we’ve struggled.

Last season we got pipped there with a scratch team and arguably deserved better.

This time round although we have some key players missing through injury, work or holidays we can still field a good set of lads.

A solid pack and a good set of backs.

Players returning include Jay Moore after his American Football sabbatical, Connor Reed from holidays, Dan Lewis from RWC and Michael Barham from his birthday weekend away. Great to have these lads back.

Best of luck lads.