Match Preview

Lookers sponsored South Shields Westoe travel to Stockton this Saturday for what could be a difficult encounter.

Although sitting in eleventh spot in the league, Stockton are a side who can cause teams problems and can be difficult to break down.

Westoe have won their previous two meetings; however came off second best on their last away fixture. Following last weekend’s brutal win against Consett, Westoe need to produce a repeat performance to ensure the victory.

A high-tempo, direct game will eventually break down any Stockton defence and see another Westoe victory. They need to ensure they aren’t dragged into a scrappy affair and maintain composure and stick to their patterns throughout.

Westoe make two changes to the pack, with Wayne Foster in the front row for Rob Scorer, and a return for Sean Ramsay, in for Captain Andrew Kirton.

Connor Pascoe returns to scrum-half and Louis Hagen comes onto the wing for unavailable Mark McMahon. A strong bench sees James Sant joining Hayden Richards and Paul Evans.

Kick-off is 2.15 – Ground postcode TS18 4JF

1. Ryan Lamb
2. Wayne Foster
3. Raymie Elliott
4. Anthony Rumis
5. John Younghusband
6. Sean Ramsay
7. Joe McKenzie
8. Sam Gaff

9. Connor Pascoe
10. Luke Moffett
11. Jamie Preston
12. Derek Worthington
13. Zach Clark
14. Louis Hagan
15. Jake Arnold

16. James Sant
17. Haydn Richards
18. Paul Evans