Match Preview

South Shields Westoe travel to Horden & Peterlee this week and will hope to retain their current form and continue to push for a top two finish in the league.

Currently sitting in fourth position, Westoe are still very much in the mix, having lost only two matches so far this year.

Horden are currently languishing near the foot of the table and have suffered from a dip in form recently; however, they should not be written off or treated as an easy win by the visitors, as they have proven to be a side that can play with passion and pride and are always a threat.

Westoe make two changes in the pack due to the unavailability of their twin towers Younghusband and Rumis. Adam Sneller comes into the side and will be partnered by Martin Bengston, who switches from the flank. Live-wire Sean Ramsay joins a formidable back-row to complete a powerful pack.

Michael Booth and Sam Seymour trade spots at nine and eighteen, with the rest of the back-line remaining unchanged from last week. In a line full of attacking prowess and defensive solidity, travelling fans should be in for a treat.

The bench is completed by Alex Wylie and new signing Hamish White, who is currently studying at Northumbria University.

Kick-off is at 2.15 at Eden Gardens, SR8 5DJ

Following last week’s win against Novos IIs, the development team take on Alnwick at Wood Terrace, kick-off 2.15.

First Team Selection.

1. Ryan Lamb
2. Raymie Elliott
3. Louis Kellett
4. Martin Peter Bengston
5. Adam Sneller
6 Sean Ramsay
7 Joe Mckenzie
8. Sam Gaff

9 Michael Booth
10 Luke Moffett
11 Paul Evans
12 Derek Worthington
13 Sam Hughes
14 Ross Macauley
15 Matt Rannigan

Reps
16 Hamish White
17 Alex Wylie
18 Sam Seymour