Crusaders
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Sat 02 Dec 2017  ·  Western Merit Table
Baildon 2nd XV
29
12
Aireborough RUFC
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James Underwood30 Nov 2017 - 17:16
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This weekend sees Aireborough RUFC face local rivals Baildon, with the 1st XV defending Fortress Nunroyd and the Crusaders making the short trip to Jenny Lane. The Aireborough Crusaders have won 6 on the trot, and 8 of their last 10, but will not underestimate Baildon who always raise their game when playing Aire.

Aireborough have both strength and weight in a pack that will contain the returning Si Sharp and Mark Rollinson, as well as canny operators like Neil Gardner. The backline features the return of captain James Underwood from 1st XV duty, David Krushell marshaling at fly half, and the continuing excellence of Nick Barber, who has been in try scoring form with circumstances dictating a conversion from flanker to centre in recent matches. We also hope to see a return to action from bosh merchant Stefan Zaremba, coming back from injury, and also whether Richard Coulson's hamstring will hold up and he canmake it to top speed.

14.15 Kick Off, 13:00 Meet at Aireborough, 13:15 if going direct. Warm-up to start at 13:30.

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

1. Eddie Brewer
2. Jonny Hunter
3. Ian Wilkinson
4. Si Wilson
5. Mark Rollinson
6. Will Warrington
7. Neil Gardner
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. Ben Middleton
12. Gareth Poole
13. Nick Barber
14. Tom Murgatroyd
15. Richard Coulson

16. Simon Sharp
17. Rob Anslow
18. James Young
19. Mark Bennett
20. Stefan Zaremba
21. Dan Cleary
22. Luke Buchan

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Western Merit Table Fixtures

Sat 2 Dec 2017KO: 14:15
Halifax Vandals 2nd XV
L
Bradford & Bingley 2nd XV
W
Sat 2 Dec 2017KO: 14:15
Huddersfield 3rd XV
50
Cleckheaton 3rd XV
3
Sat 2 Dec 2017KO: 14:15
Keighley Academy
W
Wharfedale 4th XV
L
Sat 2 Dec 2017KO: 14:15
Old Brodleians 3rd XV
24
Old Crossleyans 2nd XV
22
Sat 2 Dec 2017KO: 14:15
Old Otliensians 2nd XV
7
North Ribblesdale 2nd XV
62

Head-to-Head

Sat 1 Apr 2017
Aireborough RUFC
Aireborough 2
25
Baildon 2
30
Sat 26 Nov 2016
Baildon 2
75
Aireborough RUFC
Aireborough 2
0
Sat 9 Mar 2013
Baildon 2nds
Aireborough RUFC
Aireborough 2nds
Sat 3 Nov 2012
Aireborough RUFC
Aireborough 2nds
Baildon 2nds

Appearances

Aireborough 2nd XV
T Murgatroyd
T MurgatroydLeft Wing
5
D Cleary
D Cleary
5
J Hanson
J HansonNumber 8
4

Most Points

Aireborough 2nd XV
D Krushell
D KrushellFly Half
16
A Clitheroe
A ClitheroeRight Wing
15
R Coulson
R CoulsonBlindside Flanker
15

Most tries

Aireborough 2nd XV
A Clitheroe
A ClitheroeRight Wing
3
R Coulson
R CoulsonBlindside Flanker
3
L Exley
L ExleyBlindside Flanker
2

Match details

Match date

Sat 02 Dec 2017

Kickoff

14:15

Competition

Western Merit Table

League position

4
Aireborough 2nd XV
14
Baildon 2nd XV
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