Gateshead Storm 2nd team head to Peterlee this weekend still searching for their first victory of the season.
It will be a hard task as last weeks epic battle against Edinburgh leave them without Bali, Eapi, and Luke Broster who have injured shoulders, knees and head respectively.
However, they do welcome back the experience of Neil Emmerson and Jamie Humble and Dale Darby will be looking to make an impact on their return to the side.
Storm are also handing an open age debut to Ethan Lloyd, who will join his u16s team mates Cameron Sneddon and Harry Leyland.