Bradford Salem have formidable-looking opponents for their fourth-round EDF Energy Senior Vase tie at Billingham on Saturday.

Their opponents lead Durham and Northumberland Division One with ten victories from 11 games but what really stands out is their points difference of plus 296.

In addition, Billingham have won all six of their home games, scoring an average of 46 points but conceding only ten.

However, Salem - runners-up to Northwich last season - may be only seventh in the equivalent Yorkshire division but they are buoyed by the fantastic record that white rose clubs have in lower-tier events.

With Richard Langhorn available again, Salem have a tough choice to make at full back as Sam Cummins deputised for him well last weekend at home to Ilkley.

Prop Simon Davies' absence is a blow, however, although Craig Buxton's return softens that somewhat.

Bradford Salem (at Billingham): R Langhorn or S Cummins; C Savva, J Robinson, S Thomas, C Luxton; M Booth, I Woodwiss; C Buxton, C Birrell, D Luxton, J Morrell, D Cope, J Luxton, K Falwasser, S Cowman. Replacements: Langhorn or Cummins, T Hamill, D Wyness, A N Other.