Match Preview

This week sees the Aireborough Crusaders play their first game of the 2018/19 season. Starting their campaign against local rivals Baildon at home at Nunroyd Park- while our 1st XV faces their 1st XV away at Jenny Lane as both sides seek their first win of the season.

The Crusaders field a side featuring plenty of talent including the elusive (reclusive) Richard Holmes, new recruit Josh Loughrey, as well as the experience of Granville Sellers and Tony Exley (subject to a late fitness test) held in reserve to make the difference late on. However, with what is always a tough match- additional strength will be gladly added to a squad strong in talent but not in number.

3 o'clock Kick Off, 1:30 Meet, to be ready to warm-up from 1:45, with lineouts to be a focus for the pack.

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

1. Eddie Brewer
2. Tim Baxter
3. Tom Helliwell
4. Tom Styles
5. Si Wilson
6. Jay Clay
7. Richard Holmes
8. Jonny Hanson

9. James Underwood (C)
10. Matty Jones
11. Tom Murgatroyd
12. Josh Loughrey
13. Robert Baker
14. Luke Buchan
15. Ben Middleton

16. Granville Sellers
17. Tony Exley