Match Preview

Following the positive start to 2019, Aireborough Crusaders hope to make it 3 on the bounce as they welcome Huddersfield YMCA 3rd XV for their first home game of the calendar year. The wins against Baildon and Old Brods were imperfect, but hard fought- and the hope is with the quality of the squad available, current form will continue.

This week's Crusaders squad balances youth with experience, with exciting prospects like the Waugh brothers Alex and Jake, and Harry Beckwith joining other young players such as Charles Fall and those rascals the Aslam brothers (we're looking at you Kam!) to play senior rugby, in what is an exciting new chapter for the club.

Alongside these fresh-faced youngsters, the Crusader field the same man-mountains of the front row who grafted so hard, and rightfully were awarded the joint MoM award last week. Though Tom Helliwell, Si Sharp and Ed Brewer (seemingly relishing his stint at hooker) may be glad to see 3 front row subs listed on the bench after their 80 minute efforts last week.

14:15 Kick Off, 13:15 Meet. Aim to be ready to warm-up from 13:30.

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

1. Simon Sharp
2. Ed Brewer
3. Thomas Helliwell
4. Mark Rollinson
5. Richard Holmes
6. Alex Waugh
7. Kamran Aslam
8. Jonathan Hanson (PL)

9. James Underwood (C)
10. Jacob Waugh
11. Danny Cleary
12. Matty Jones
13. Harry Beckwith
14. Ryan Owens
15. Charles Fall

16. Granville Sellers
17. Steve Jones
18. Ian Wilkinson
19. Simon Wilson
20. James Young
21. Zain Aslam
22. Luke Buchan