This Saturday sees P&S welcome an in form Houghton RFC to Stocksfield sports club looking to continue the winning run. This week’s match has again been kindly sponsored by Anna’s New Life Furniture. Please take a look at their website here: https://www.facebook.com/annasnewlifefurniture/

After spending last season in DN2, the visitors have returned a stronger force and are in promotion contention again, sitting 3rd having won 10 of their 13 games. In their last outing, they comfortably beat TDSOB 50-19 meaning the P&S defence will need to be at their solid best to nullify the attacking threat.

With confidence high after back to back victories P&S name a strong squad with Adam Murphy recovering from the injury that has kept him out for 3 weeks. Clive Robson also returns to offset the absence of Stephen Armstrong in the front row. In the back row, Yannick Debil faces a late fitness test whilst Rob Reid will again start at number 7.

Coach Russell has a selection headache in the backline. Chris Nicholls who played well at inside centre last week is again available alongside try scorers, Danny Whiley and Raji Kingman. They are joined by both Matty and Jonny Nevin who have had their best season in a P&S shirt making selection difficult. There is also hope that Tom Burges-Lumsden will be available after missing last week.

Kick off is at 2.15 on the back pitch at Stocksfield Cricket Club and as always any support would be greatly appreciated.