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Lookers sponsored South Shields Westoe travel to Gateshead in top of table clash

With only four points separating the top five teams, this season is looking to be tighter than ever.

Gateshead currently sit in third, three points ahead of Westoe and will inevitably be a close fought contest. Last season saw the points going with the away sides; both tight affairs with only one score separating the teams.

Gateshead will be itching to overturn last week’s defeat against Horden and w2ill provide a stern test for a strong Westoe side.

The pack remains the same; seeing late replacement Joe McKenzie retaining the seven shirt after an outstanding performance last week, with favourite Paul Evans starting from the bench.

The carousel back-line sees yet more changes, with Michael Booth starting at scrum-half, Louis Hagan returning to the wing and Luke Moffett making a welcome return at fifteen.

The West Nautical Development team entertain Hartlepool at Wood Terrace.

First Team Selection

1. Ryan Lamb
2. James Sant
3. Raymie Elliott
4. John Younghusband
5. Andrew Kirton
6. Sean Ramsay
7. Joe Mckenzie
8. Sam Gaff

9. Michael Booth
10. Michael Potts
11. Carlin Moseley
12. Derek Worthington
13. Jamie Preston
14. Louis Hagan
15. Luke Moffett

16. Rob Scorer
17. Paul Evans
18. Chris Judson