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Mens Own head in to this top of the table clash following a week off, after Wellesbourne failed to raise a team.

This week see's us take the long trip to. Thorney RFC. Last time Mens Own went on the road a slow start and silly mistakes nearly killed them off early. Saturday will be a day were this cannot happen again. Both teams will be looking to insert some early dominance on the league, this is a crucial must win game for both.

Due to unavailability and injury there has been a lot of changes to the squad, however credit were credit is due as everyone who is stepping up is well worthy a shot in the 1st XV.

In the forwards Steve Ennew comes off the bench to start at tight head. The unavailability of vice captain Jonny Squires, means captain Chris Gould fills the void left by him in the second. Chris hales moves from 6 to 8, with a recall for the destructive Harry Hill to start at 6. Jordan Blaikie returns from uni to retain his 7 shirt.

In the backs the unavailability of 4 crucial players means wholes sale changes. The unavailability of Dave Sanders at 10, means Adam Baker will move in from the 12 shirt, meaning a start in the centre for James Thatcher. Jonny Rust also returns from uni meaning a start at 13 for him. Prolific try scorer Richard leading is away, meaning a first call up of the season for David Hornsby, who is on fire after scoring 13 tries in 4 games for the 2nd's. The bench is made up of Guy Mckeag, Greg Mather and Alex Cairns.