Tom Dixon and Rob Thorn are both away, while Iain Robinson is still a few weeks away from fitness. But new "signings" Aaron Myers, Jamie Connolly, Iain Dixon and Paul Vinnicombe will all feature as will Vinnie's pal Chris Stewart.
The experienced 33 year-old Geordie prop arrived happy to play for whichever side he was selected. But he has impressed in training and in last week's inter-club game as did Greg Edwards in the centre.
The Stags are also at home taking on Barnard Castle in their first warm up game.
Next week both sides head off to Rochdale for more testing games before Morpeth bring two sides to Brinkburn a week before the league visit of Middlesbrough.
First team squad. Carr Dixon A Norris Robinson Rudd Vinnicombe Stewart Boatman D Boatman J Myers Garside Tighe Moss Cheslin C Cheslin A Edwards Connolly Hodgson Dixon I Weegram