Buoyed by a comprehensive 39-15 victory last week against our future doctors and dentists from Leeds, following on from a hard-fought 18-15 cup victory against Knottingley the week before, Aireborough look to continue their two-match unbeaten run in league and cup on Saturday when they travel to the newly promoted farmers of Skipton RUFC in what promises to be a clash of the titans upfront.
Coach Si Davies has picked a large pack to meet the considerable size of the Skipton pack head-on. The pack will be boosted by an even larger and more experienced bench, consisting of four large lumps (Hill, Baxter, Middleton and Exley) that make the fifth substitute - utility forward and muscleman (a.k.a Bill v2), Holmes, diminutive in comparison. Despite the size, there are a few leaping salmons to win or disrupt lineout ball and get around the park and dominate the breakdown.
The backs selected by Davies are, in comparison, slight and fleet of foot - gas-men to be released by the forwards. Twinkle toes Clitheroe is on the wing after some impressive recent performances and resident joker Copsey will be hoping to show his opposite number a clean pair of heels and have the last laugh on the other wing.
Skipton, however, are no pushovers and currently sit 5th in Yorkshire Division 3 having won 4 of their 7 league matches - the highlight being a 40-14 thrashing of Knottingley two weeks ago.
Kick off is 3.00pm at Skipton RUFC and support for the boys is encouraged and appreciated!