Birkenshaw have suffered a significant blow to their chances of overturning visitors Wibsey Warriors in Pennine League Division One West with the absence of goal-kicking hooker Matt Honeysett and prop Graham Trueman from their line-up.
Birky, however, field new signing Alan Binns from Wyke and have old war-horse Simon Owen on parade as they attempt to deny the Warriors, who are seeking the double after collecting a 50-point haul on home soil.
Leaders Clayton are on their travels for the second week on the trot at King Cross Park.
The Villagers looked ring-rusty in last Saturday’s defeat at main rivals Wibsey and player-coach Scott Pendlebury will be looking for early points to prevent a repeat.
West Bowling A have a golden opportunity to climb out of the bottom two when previously unsuccessful travellers Emley Moor journey to the Bankfoot Oval.
Division Two title contenders Bank Top Harriers’ colossal pack power should prove too much for hosts Wortley Dragons to cope with.
And Wyke have recent history on their side when they travel to meet Stanningley A, who have never beaten the Black and Whites.
Dudley Hill A will open up a big gap at the top of Division Three if they take the spoils at main rivals Selby Warriors.
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