The Waterboy reports :-
On Saturday the 18s travel to Ballyclare in the 1st round of the Under 18s Cup, in what should be a very competitive encounter.
The 18s will be missing their experienced outhalf Andrew Young, as a result of an unfortunate clavicle dislocation last weekend, whilst playing for the 3rds in the semi-final of the Forster Plate.
Aaron Brown moves to the vacated outhalf position with Chris Campbell moving to inside centre to accommodate outside centre Jack Kane, who has recovered from a leg injury. Returning to the team is flying winger Jonny Storey, who has been missing for several weeks due to work commitments,in place of the unavailable Reece McKendry.
The versatile James Wilson takes over at hooker while Captain Ben Graham moves to wing forward.
Although there have been several positional changes in the team line out this is still a very strong team and it will be of interest to see how the new halfback partnership of Bell and Brown manage to dictate play during the game.
If they are to progress to the next round they will have to exhibit their usual controlled and disciplined game, of which we know they are capable and which these lads have demonstrated during their last few home games.
Captain Graham commented "This is a very important game which will require focus from the start. We know we haven't played together as a unit for several weeks but we will overcome this with our good team spirit.We will win this match for Andrew."
We wish them the very best and hope that they return home with a win.
Meeting point:- the Club at 8.45 on Saturday morning.