QUEENSBURY are forced to ring the changes for the visit of PENNINE LEAGUE Premier Division leaders Fryston Rovers tomorrow.
Utility forward Leighton Ruff misses out after breaking his hand in training and second-row forward Joe Walker is doubtful with a shoulder injury.
Scrum half Jonjo Naylor is unavailable for a minimum of six weeks, paving the way for Jonny Norman, who was outstanding in last week’s narrow defeat at Woodhouse Warriors, to step up to the plate from the second team.
Fryston have had a traumatic time of late, having been thrown out of the BARLA Yorkshire Cup final for fielding a suspended player and then exiting the BARLA National Cup at the first-round stage following a tempestuous tie against rivals Sharlston Rovers.
They are ironically now in top spot in the Premier Division after Sharlston were deducted four points by the Pennine League management for also fielding a banned player.
Odsal Sedbergh are still seeking a first win in the Championship Division when they head to Bentley Good Companions, while Victoria Rangers will lack Martin Southwell, Reece Gamble and Phil Egan for their Division One trip to Boothtown Terriers.
The Vics, who are still well in the mix for promotion, have tailor-made replacements, however, in Trevor West, Alex Scott and Matty Feather.
Wyke are due to host Division Two high-fliers CK Vikings but the decision to call off all matches on Bradford Council-owned pitches yesterday means that fixture is in doubt.
Wibsey Warriors entertain Shaw Cross Sharks, who are two places above them in the pecking order.
In Division Three, the seven remaining clubs will play each other three times before the end of the current campaign.
Clayton will do their Queensbury neighbours a huge favour if they can pull off a win when they welcome second-placed Woodhouse Warriors to a watery Lidget Green.
Queensbury A must win at Crigglestone All Blacks to keep the pressure on Woodhouse to claim a promotion spot, with leaders Stanningley now out of sight.
In Division Six West, the competition is shaping up nicely. Leaders Victoria Rangers A look on song to see off Boothtown Terriers A on home soil.
Queensbury B will move up the table if they succeed at home to King Cross Park A.
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