It means that Paul Moss fills in again for Peter Hodgson in the first team which travels to Sheffield Tigers [kick off 2.15]. Phil Wallis remains at fly half, with Andrew Hare the man to take over the 15 shirt. Gavin Painter reverts to the wing where he has scored his tries this season.
The pack, which did so well second half against Liverpool last week, remains intact and they could once again be very busy.
We thought the other Sheffield's ground was a bit exposed, but they proudly tell us it's nothing compared with Tigers lofty perch. That could be significant with gales forecast throughout Saturday.
After losing the scrappy game against Middlesborough it's a contest we need to win to stay in touch and to keep Tigers below us in the table.
Tigers began the season as a hot tip for promotion, thanks to the ability of a local engineering company to recruit overseas personnel who listed rugby union as their favourite hobby. Their first two games saw them put 99 points across Durham City and Rovers but since then they've lost three times ... like us to Old Crocs and Middlesbrough but, unlike us, at Rochdale.
Last week they also crashed out of the cup losing 23-12 at North One leaders Caldy.
It promises to be an intriguing encounter but let's hope the weather isn't the dominating factor.
West Hare, Lambert, Edwards, Moss, Painter, Wallis, Tighe [capt], Carr, Cullinane, Norris, Rudd, Miller, D Boatman, Myers, J Boatman
Reps:-C Robinson, Dixon, Todd