Congratulations to 1XV regulars Rob Hill and Jan Erik-Anderson who have been selected for GB Seniors (details below) and, to James "Trigger" Hollies who has been selected for the U19 Squad to play against Shropshire (Away) on 22nd May, and against Worcester & Herefordshire (at Birmingham Exiles) on 6th May; "Trigger" has also been selected to train with North Midlands U20's

All support for the boys would be appreciated !

Greater Birmingham have named 10 newcomers in their squad for the opening match in this season’s Iskitz Three Counties Championship against reigning champions Shropshire at Birmingham Exiles’ Elmdon ground on Tuesday April 21 (7.30pm).

Jon Duckers, Jan Erikson, Mike Benson, Nathan Spinner, Ryan Brunsdon, Terry Clarke, Tom Williams, Bruce Lacey, Ed Lea and Joshia Luczak have all been called up by Greater Birmingham as they attempt to avenge their defeat by Shropshire in last season’s final at Stourbridge.

Greater Birmingham will be captained by Walsall’s former Moseley flanker Steve Halbert for the first match in the competition which has new sponsors this season.

Greater Birmingham will play their second group match against Worcestershire & Herefordshire at Ledbury on May 5 with the top two teams in the group progressing to the final at Old Halesonians on May 17.

The Iskitz Three Counties Championship is contested annually by the three Domestic Unions which comprise the North Midlands RFU and gives players from outside of the National Leagues the opportunity to play county representative rugby.

Greater Birmingham squad:

Backs: Nathan Spinner (Veseyans), Mark Coulson (Edwardians), Ryan Brunsdon (Veseyans), Ashley Knight ( Bournville), Terry Clarke (Handsworth), Jack Crowhurst (Walsall), Mark Wright ( Harborne), Greg Johnson (Edwardians).

Forwards: Russ Gauden (Walsall), Jon Duckers (Harborne), Jan Erik-Anderson Camp Hill), Mike Benson (Walsall), Steve Smith ( Bournville), Rob Hill (Camp Hill), Steve Halbert (Walsall – captain), Matt Dickenson (Bournville), James Hateley (Veseyans), Tom Williams (Harborne), Bruce Lacey (Edwardians), Ed Lea (Handsworth), Joshua Luczak (Handsworth).