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In the first match between these two sides, will it be another firecracker of a game with Otley rocketing away with it in the second half with 27 points, or a slow burner with a catherine wheel of tries throughout the game. Who knows, so stand well back and let the fireworks begin.

The Lions have only won on one occasion so far in this league, but since that victory over Chester at the start of October, Simon Moyle’s side have slipped to three successive losses. However, a very spirited display against promotion chasing Sedgley Park last weekend belies their 16h position and they will see every game as a chance to turn their season around. As we know to our cost, playing a bottom placed club (remember Macclesfield) is no guarantee of a ‘W’.

With the props rotating and Will Burns comes into the side again at No 8, the front row is effectively the same as last week. Paul Petchey returns after a three week lay-off on the right wing, Stephen Nolson returns to his central position with Kieran Wilyman on the left wing.