This weekend Aireborough Crusaders return to defend Fortress Nunroyd against the visiting Skipton 2nd XV this Saturday. Last week's win against Northern Merit Table leaders continues the impressive run of Ws for the club but the side will expect a formidable challenge from this week's visitors.

Aireborough will look to dominate up front, with a formidable pack starting the game with a bench also loaded with quality, including veterans such as Ian Wilkinson and the lesser spotted Neil Gardner. The backline features a couple of hard tackling back row players in Jason Clay and Nick Barber moving once again into the centres following recent successes.

14.15 Kick Off, 13:00 Meet.

Provisional lineup is shown below- subject to change based on injuries and arrival times

1. Eddie Brewer
2. Tom Clayton
3. Tim Baxter
4. Mark Bennett
5. Si Wilson- the man behind our main shirt sponsor Global Retail Group, details below)
6. Lewis Eastwood
7. Alan Justham
8. Jonny Hanson (PL/VC)

9. James Underwood (C)- (sponsored by freelance designer Sarah Greene, www.sarah-designer.com)
10. David Krushell- sponsored by independent financial advisers Aire Valley IFA, http://airevalley.ifa-web.co.uk/
11. Luke Buchan
12. Jason Clay
13. Nick Barber
14. Ben Middleton
15. Will Warrington

16. Tom Helliwell
17. Ian Wilkinson
18. Rob Anslow
19. Jony Hunter
20. Neil Gardner
21. Richard Coulson
22. Rob Baker

Thanks as always to all the shirt sponsors behind our beautiful new kit. Please support the businesses that do so much to support our club:

Global Retail Group- experienced experts in POS marketing, fixturing, retail technology, display installation and merchandising. Connect with them on Facebook or LinkedIn for more information.
Flaming Grill- visit The Generous Pioneer located in idyllic Burley-in-Wharfedale, offering high quality pub food and drinks.
Engage Management- consultancy with a focus on IT delivery. With a wealth of knowledge and experience from a variety of sectors, Engage Delivery Management can be an extension of your existing team or work independently to deliver high class products or services. Find them at www.engage-management.co.uk

Western Merit Table Fixtures

Sat 11 Nov 2017KO: 14:15

Cleckheaton 3rd XV

Wharfedale 4th XV

Sat 11 Nov 2017KO: 14:15

Halifax Vandals 2nd XV

Old Crossleyans 2nd XV

Sat 11 Nov 2017KO: 14:15

North Ribblesdale 2nd XV

Old Brodleians 3rd XV

Head-to-Head

Sat 4 Mar 2017

Aireborough 2

Skipton 2

Sat 17 Sep 2016

Skipton 2

Aireborough 2

Sat 24 Jan 2015

Skipton 2

Aireborough 2

Sat 25 Oct 2014

Aireborough 2

Skipton 2

Sat 1 Mar 2014

Skipton 2

Aireborough 2

Match details

Match date

Sat 11 Nov 2017

Kickoff

14:15

Competition

Western Merit Table

League position

Aireborough 2nd XV

Skipton 2nd XV

Team overview