Cleckheaton are hoping to include former British Lion John Bentley in their line-up for Boxing Day's Fred Scott Trophy match at Old Brodleians (11.00).

“John has always expressed an interest in playing in this match as he loves the ridicule he gets!” explained Cleckheaton spokesman Alan Bentley.

“We have picked a squad of players from in and around the town, which includes Ross Hayden and the Pipers, plus three colts in Danny Ashton, Max Sowden and Matt Beasty.

“We also hope to include stalwarts such as Matt Womersley and Neil Gillan, plus guests like Ryan Piper from Heath, Ryan Piercy from Halifax and Mark Chivers from Rotherham and Harrogate.”

Cleckheaton (at Old Brodleians) from: R Hayden; C Blackburn, J Bentley, M Piper, J South; J Wilson, D Ashton; A Piper, E Chappelow, C Piper, M Wood, Richard Piper, N Gillan, S Quinn, M Waite, M Sowden, G Turton, N Chivers, M Chivers, R Bennett, M Womersley, M Beasty, Ryan Piper, R Piercy.