Mick is player coach at the National Three North side and was very quick to accept our offer of a pre-season game at Brinkburn.
West Chairman of Rugby Les Smith says: "Mick has very fond memories of West and seems really keen to meet up with the friends he made when he played for us."
Ionians will provide a superb test as we limber up for life in a new league. We will be without the Boatmnas, who are on holiday, but Aaron Myers will return after featuring for the Falcons in the Middlesex 7s last week.
It will also be a chance for supprters to see Iain Dixon and Jamie Connolly back in West shirts together with a club debut for No 8 Paul Vinnicombe.
Iain Robinson, another signing from Mowden, won't feature as he is still on his way back to full fitness after a knee injury.
The Stags also get their season underway with the visit of Barnard Castle.