Match Preview

Acklam travel to the Friarage Saturday to be welcomed by Hartlepool Rovers. With a one point and league place between them this will be a close encounter on form. Rovers nudge a head on games won with Acklam keeping in touch with closely contested games resulting in well earned bonus points.

Acklam pack will be bolstered with the return of Daniel Moss to second row partnering up with Tim Savage. This means Patrick O'Brien can be released into the back row alongside Monsieur Guilnard and Dolly.

Marcus Sudron continues at stand off with Daniel Ashton orchestrating things at Scrum half. With Nathan Faint on the bench it means that a variety of combinations can be made through the game in the backs. Cameron Bottomley and Liam McCalmont make the up the rest of the finishers providing solid cover. Disappointingly due to his appearance in Strictly come Walking - Andy Goode is unavailable due to the demanding recording schedule.

The Talbots play the reverse of this fixture at home to Hartlepool rovers and again are able to draw on youth and experience. After a sterling second half against Mowden Park ?'s last week, the Talbots will be also looking to improve their league position under the Guidance of Captain Cochran. This Saturdays fixture will be keenly contested too. The Hustlers and the Academy both have rest weeks.

As always the players appreciate the support of both traveling supporters and those who will be watching at Talbot Park - Both kick off 3PM