Fylde Hawks and Fylde Saracens are both at the Woodlands this afternoon. The Hawks welcome Lymm 2nds in the NOWIRUL Premier Division (ko 14.00). The Hawks are in 5th place, their opponents in 8th. Interesting selections for the Hawks include Tom Carleton named at centre and Adam Lanigan on the wing in a very strong backline. Carleton has had very limited chances this season due to work commitments and Lanigan has missed recent 1st XV games through injury.
The Hawks pack is much less experienced but gives a number of young players an opportunity to make their case for promotion to the 1st team squad.
1 – James Taylor
2 – Cam Railton
3 – Joe Corkish
4 – Mark Haydar
5 – Max Livesy
6 – Matt Worsnip
7 – Rees Horan
8 – Sam Hunter
9 – Ben Gould
10 – Tom Forster
11 – Adam Lanigan
12 – Alex Carson
13- Tom Carleton
14 – Ben Turner
15 – Joe Medcalf
16- Seb Pattinson
17- Dan Slawson
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The Sarries are on a tremendous run of 15 consecutive victories following their only defeat in the opening match of the season. They’ve battled their way to 2nd position in NOWIRUL Division Two (North) and are five points behind leaders Preston Grasshoppers who they beat comprehensively by 12-33 at Lightfoot Green a week ago.
They face a real challenge from 3rd placed Eccles at the Woodlands today (ko 15.00) and name a strong squad for the contest. The squad includes 1st XV Joint Head Coaches Alex Loney and Chris Briers who pull on their boots again after a few seasons away.
- Rob King
- Alex Loney
- Chris Cartmell
- Karl Capstick
- Jay Harrison
- Will Atkinson
- Richard Appleyard
- Jamie Griffin9.
- Charlie Cadley
- David Reed
- Jon Green
- Gav Kelly
- Chris Briers
- Stephan Kuhn
- Tom Hodgkins
- Rob Webster
- Baz Tucker
- Cian O’Donnell
Spectators at the Woodlands can also enjoy 6 Nations matches Italy v Wales (ko 14.15) followed by England v France (ko 16.45) live in the Clubhouse. Come and enjoy the great rugby atmosphere at the Woodlands today!