West Bowling’s hopes of progressing to the fourth- round stage of the Ace Insurance BARLA National Cup on Saturday could rest on the slender shoulders of teenage stand-off Elliot Cousins.
The talented youngster returns to the pivotal goal- kicking role after recovering from a sprained ankle to lead the attack against National Conference League Premier Division Wigan St Patrick’s at the Bankfoot Oval.
The Wigan side are a quality outfit who play fast, expansive rugby given half a chance but they will have unhappy memories of previous visits to Bowling’s homeland that have seen them dumped out of previous cup competitions.
West’s prop Ben Kelly will have a late fitness test on a damaged shoulder.
Bradford Dudley Hill face Premier leaders Leigh East at Parry Lane with a realistic opportunity of causing a major upset.
Many local pundits fancy Hill’s chances of going all the way to the Blackpool final, especially with wingman Neil Wall in such tremendous form.
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