Trafford MV 1st XV head into a big game on Saturday against league leaders West Park (St Helens) and Head Coach Brian Collier has been forced into a number of player changes as he struggles to contend with player availability.
This does however give opportunities to players looking to force their way into 1st XV contention and put their name into the frame going forward for when decisions need to be made.
The front row keeps it's shape with James Webster and Jack Gobbett propping with Craig Collier influencing as hooker.
The second row has Andrew Clegg and Kieran Edgar partnering up.
In the back row Jimmy Craven comes in following a POTM performance last week against Eccles and he is joined as flanker by Joe Hynes. Stalwart Chris Ward holds down the No 8 spot once again.
Ollie Jones returns to the side as scrum half and skipper Pat Eccles takes on the stand off role.
In the centres Joe Owen pairs up with Adam Mason while outside them is Lewis Kingdon and Laurence Ryan looking to add pace to the attack.
Jamie Parker completes the starting XV as full back.
On the bench Connor Ryan and Andrew Beales are joined by Callum Boyd looking to make his 1st XV debut.
Your support would be welcome at West Park if you can make it there !
Dates for the diary
Jan 31st - 6 Nations Opening Fixture showing in the Clubhouse - France vs Wales ko 8.15pm
Feb 1st - Saturday Social Touch Rugby - New Players welcome - 9.00am
Feb 1st - 6 Nations Scotland vs Italy followed by Ireland vs England - Watch in the Clubhouse
Feb 2nd - Sunday Mini/Junior/Teenage Rugby - All age groups welcome new players contact traffordmvminis@gmail.com
Feb 2nd - Sunday U17's vs Liverpool St Helens ko 12.30pm
Feb 2nd - Sunday U18's vs Millom ko 2.00pm
Feb 5th - Wednesday Walking Rugby for Over 50's and newcomers to the game - 6.30pm - New Players welcome. Contact wilfdooley@virginmedia.com
Feb 7th - The Fraudsters play at Trafford MV as an U14's Tour Fundraiser - please show your support by buying a ticket asap - Contact Andy Brown on 07555 700863
Feb 28th - Family Games Night at TMV in support of Under 13's Tour Fundraising - please show your support by buying a ticket asap - Contact: Odette on 07702 788467
March 22nd - Presidents Lunch - Details to be confirmed - speak to Jamie Butler to reserve a place.
