Match Preview

This week the Aireborough Crusaders have the pleasure of making their first appearance on an Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) which should hopefully lead to some fast flowing rugby at the weekend. The Crusaders are likely to favour a running game, with captain and regular scrum half James Underwood moving to fly half as a result of personnel available, leading many to belief kicking will be to a minimum.

However, despite the mix and match nature of this week's squad, Aire will come carrying confidence having won the opening game of the season against Keighley 66-10. The Crusaders will come under no illusions of the challenge they face against an improving Keighley side, but will look to meet it head on with a team that mixes youth with experience.

Important Information- please read

The AGP at Keighley requires that only studded footwear can be worn on the surface. These can be moulded or aluminium studs, but boots with blades or trainers are not allowed. Finally, no food or drink (other than water) are permitted on the pitch.

13:00 Kick Off, 11:30 meet at the Club, 12:00 if going direct.

Provisional squad is shown below- lineup to be confirmed based on injuries and arrival times

1 Ian Wilkinson
2 Jonny Hunter
3 Tom Helliwell
4 Mark Rollinson
5 Si Wilson
6 Tom Styles
7 Will Warrington
8 Jonny Hanson

9 Luke Buchan
10 James Underwood (C) (sponsored by freelance designer Sarah Greene, www.sarah-designer.com)
11 Dan Cleary
12 Jason Clay
13 Nick Barber
14 Kamran Aslam
15 Tom Murgatroyd

16 Finn Wilkinson
17 Granville Sellers