Unfortunately Graham Wilson, Aaron Jeffery and Zach Pounder suffered medium to long term injuries against the Northumbrians. We would like to wish them all a speedy recovery.

There are two changes in the front row with Martyn Howard coming in at loosehead and John Osborne at tighthead.

Tom Johnson's name is a welcome sight on the team sheet and he will partner 18 year old Harry Watts in the second row.

Jon Carney and Max Filby continue at 7 and 8 respectively, with last season's Academy & Durham County U18 captain Tom Campbell packing down on the blindside.

Tazz Pelser and Ben Clarke continue their fledgling half back partnership. The only change in the backs sees speedster Connor Morris come in for his debut to replace last week's try scorer Owen Samuel on the wing.

Mainstay of the side Keagen Thomas returns to the squad and takes up a spot among the replacements alongside Stephen Cole and Kieran Watson.

1. Howard
2. Williamson
3. Osborne
4. Johnson
5. Watts
6. Campbell
7. Carney (c)
8. Filby
9. Pelser
10. Clarke
11. Morris
12. R Foreman
13. Chester
14. Scarborough
15. L Wilson

Reps: 16. Watson, 17. Cole, 18. K Thomas

Hartlepool A entertain Darlington Bulls at home in a friendly (3pm KO) and can call upon a healthy squad having only travelled to Bishop Auckland with 16 last time out.

They almost completed the job following a gutsy display but narrowly lost out 19-15.

It is Reunion Day so it would be great to see plenty of old faces coming along to join us for a catch up.

And if anyone would like to pull their boots back on you're more than welcome - please email us for more information - hartlepoolrugbyclub@outlook.com