1XV
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Sat 30 Sep 2017  ·  Durham & Northumberland 2
Acklam R.U.F.C.
1XV
20
19
Sunderland

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Mark Collins29 Sep 2017 - 08:35
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Durham and Northumberland 2 leaders Acklam will be hoping to keep their 100 % record when they entertain a Sunderland side which has struggled so far this season.

They are able to name an unchanged forward pack but availability and injury issues mean another reshuffle for the backs. Scrum half Chris McRobert is available again so Danny Ashton moves to outside centre, with Len Hogg playing stand off and Chris Walker reverting to inside centre. Brad Gator moves to full back and Josh Abraham comes in on the wing for his first start of the season. Acklam also have an outstanding bench to call on comprising Jamie Bowtell-Potter, Paddy O'Brien and Ricky Scott.

Acklam captain Ben Pearson commented : "After a hard earned 5 points away to Sedgefield last week we're aiming to get back to more free flowing rugby at home. We've been forced into a few changes in the backline with Andy Dunn and Marcus Sudron unavailable and Paul Roberts recovering from his injury last week. None the less we are happy that the team will get the job done, with a strong bench to add impetus when required.

Paul I'Anson

Acklam RUFC

Acklam RUFC

Talbot Park
Saltersgill Avenue
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
TS4 3PR

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Durham & Northumberland 2 Fixtures

Sat 30 Sep 2017KO: 15:00
Darlington
16
Sedgefield
16
Sat 30 Sep 2017KO: 15:00
Hartlepool
29
Bishop Auckland
12
Sat 30 Sep 2017KO: 15:00
North Shields
32
Newton Aycliffe
34
Sat 30 Sep 2017KO: 15:00
Richmondshire
36
Winlaton Vulcans
24
Sat 30 Sep 2017KO: 15:00
Ryton
50
Ashington
13
Sat 30 Sep 2017KO: 15:00
Whitley Bay Rockcliff
5
Whitby
5

Head-to-Head

Sat 5 Jan 2013
Sunderland
16
Acklam R.U.F.C.
Acklam
44
Sat 15 Sep 2012
Acklam R.U.F.C.
Acklam
65
Sunderland
15
Sat 24 Mar 2012
Acklam R.U.F.C.
Acklam
39
Sunderland
15
Sat 12 Nov 2011
Sunderland
33
Acklam R.U.F.C.
Acklam
31

Match details

Match date

Sat 30 Sep 2017

Kickoff

15:00

Meet time

13:30

Location

Instructions

Dress code Black Trousers, white shirt, tie shoe ( and socks :-) )

Competition

Durham & Northumberland 2

League position

1
Acklam
13
Sunderland
Team overview
Further reading

Team Sponsors

Club Sponsor - Pond Planet
Sponsor - Bespoke
1st xv Sponsor - Motif8
Club Sponsor - Tetley / Carlsberg
Club Sponsor - T.P Skip Hire
Club Primary Sponsor - PACS Marine Engineering LTD
Club Sponsor - Acklam Landscapes
Club Sponsor - ROLLSTUDD
Club Sponsor - Van Monster
Storage Sponsors - Johnson Partners
Official Sponsor - House of Waxx
Club Sponsor - Valley Accountancy
Club Sponsors - KHM Civils