That has not been the case since the very beginning of the season thanks to injuries, silly citings, work commitments and, it has to be said, some very strange excuses.

To gain success in the National Leagues  a coach needs players who can at least train as a team on a Thursday night to prepare themselves for Saturday. If you haven't got that then you are going to struggle.

Things have picked up in recent weeks and now with the likes of Anth Carr, Sam Miller, Nathan Myers, Ryan Painter and Scott Butcher all available once again.

Carr has been missing because of work commitments but played a rare game at Waterloo last week b afterwardsw admitting that he had been he was impressed with the performance despite our position at the bottom of the league.

Skipper Dan Boatman was back to his best in that game with Adam Coates , almost an ever present, continuing to stand out.

A return to form is, of course, too late to affect relegation but we do have our pride to play for and nobody wants to finsih bottom. Kendal, who are just above us, conceded 119 points withoutt reply at Sandal last week.

Lymm will provide difficult but attractive opposition. They've slipped down the table in recent weeks but are one of the better rugby teams in the league with strength across the pitch, and on their day a match for anyone. They won 33-30 at Chester the week after beating us 29-15 on their own pitch.

They will have exciting England Under 18's prospect James Mitchell making a rare appearance for his home club at fly half.

It is the last home game of the season with the tradioitional Points West and Minis and Junior Coaches parties plus a do for people who have helped the club during the season sponsored by Les Smith, Geoff Hainsworth and John Mullen.

It will all be followed by the players fancy dress party.

West squad: Colin Cheslin, Luke Mallinson,  Greg Edwards, Andrew Cheslin, Tom Armstrong,  Stu Waites, Ryan Painter,  Anth Carr, Andrew Rollins,  Adam Coates, Michael Hogan, Andy Robson, Alex Barker, Dan Boatman [capt], Jon Boatman. Reps from:Andrew Foreman, Andrew Dixon, Ian Pinchen, Nathan Myers..

Lymm: Joe Knowles,  Cormack Nolan, Dave Williamson, Luke Emmitt, Richard McEvoy, James Mitchel, Tom Baker,  Nick Ashton, Adam Bray,  Jordan Witherington, Sion Williams, Tom Darbyshire, James Yates, Sam Mullarkey,   Ollie Higginson (c). Reps: Harvey McCormick, Benjamin Rees, Matt Barnes-Smith.

Refere: Jack Makepeace [Doncaster]