In the second row there is a new partnership as Liam Pape returns to the starting fifteen alongside Joseph Hall who is set for his first appearance of the season for the side.

Josh Riley moves from the engine room to blindside, with David Chester packing down at number 8 in place of Phil Stevenson, who is unavailable.

New signing Olly Hamilton is named to start at scrum half and it's all change in the centre as Owen Samuel and Keagen Thomas both return.

Luke Mclurg moves to the wing to form a back three with Tyler Hall and Lewis Wilson.

Brad Littlewood is named in the squad for the first time since September and will provide front row cover.

He is joined on the bench by Anthony Burgon, who is also set for his first appearance of the season.

Ryan Foreman is enjoying some time away this weekend so is made to wait for his second debut.

Hartlepool Team:

1. Tom Stead
2. Stephen Smailes
3. Anthony Harvey
4. Liam Pape
5. Joseph Hall
6. Josh Riley
7. Jon Carney
8. David Chester
9. Olly Hamilton
10. Ben Clarke
11. Tyler Hall
12. Owen Samuel
13. Keagen Thomas
14. Luke Mclurg
15. Lewis Wilson

Changes: 16. Brad Littlewood, 17. Aaron Jeffery, 18. Anthony Burgon

Other Fixtures

There is no game for the 2nd XV, but the 3rd XV are back at Mayfield Park for the first time since 19th October. They'll be hoping to turn around a run of defeats with a win against Northallerton 2nd XV.