Match Preview

This Saturday marks the welcomed return of rugby to Stocksfield sports field as P&S host Richmondshire.
Earlier in the season, Richmondshire ran out 40-10 winners at Theakston Lane, dominating the early exchanges and scoring 3 quick tries which P&S couldn’t overturn. The visitors currently sit 3rd in the table with 11 victories from 16 games, including a comprehensive 46-5 win against Seghill last time out.
P&S welcome back a raft of players from holidays and other commitments with Steven Henderson and Luke Masters returning to add pace and guile in a strong looking backline whilst Adam Murphy has recovered from an ankle injury sustained last weekend to retain his place in the front row. The improved availability should allow Yannick Debil to move back into his preferred role in the back row after filling in admirably at 12 however centre partner Bradshaw is missing.
Kick off is at 2.15 on the back pitch at Stocksfield cricket club.