RUGBY LEAGUE: Beware the wounded Knight, was Keighley coach Gary Moorby's warning to his players ahead of tomorrow's National League Two home game with York at Cougar Park.
"I have the greatest respect for Steve Ferres and Paul Broadbent at York, so I am warning the players to expect a tough ride tomorrow,'' said Moorby, whose side heads the division, alongside Sheffield Eagles.
But with prop Chris Hannah free from his one-match ban and no injury worries from the narrow win at Chorley, Moorby can plan round a full-strength side.
Not so York Knights, whose pride was severely dented by the 16-16 draw with newcomers London Skolars.
Coach Broadbent fired some sharp words in the direction of his players afterwards and threatened probable changes to face Keighley.
"There will be some shuffling about in the side, but I was pleased with new signing Danny Brough's contribution,'' said Broadbent.
Cougars: Rushworth, Smith, D Foster, M Foster, Hewitt, Mitchell, Firth, Stephenson, Hoyle, Ekis, Wilkes, Sinfield, Ramshaw. Replacements: Wainwright, Helliewell, Hannah, Mirville, Ashton, Kelly.
Dewbury Rams boss Andy Fisher is poised to welcome the return of experienced forward Richard Slater for the National League One clash with Doncaster Dragons.
"We looked frail in the forwards and missed Frank Watene's strength up front against Oldham. That's why it's important that we get Richard back into action,'' revealed Fisher, who could also have prop Carl Sayer ready to return from injury.
Slater will thus make his first league appearance for the Rams, while Fisher debates the possibility of other changes too.
Ryan Hardy and Ian Kirke are on the fringe, while Graham Law's proposed move may not go through in time for him to play against the Dragons.
Pointless Doncaster will run checks on prop Maea David and utility back Craig Horne, and coach John Ellis could possibly have an overseas player on register soon to fill the gap left by Marvin Golden's move to Widnes Vikings.
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