For a change we take on another side in the bottom half of the league, but will face a Kendal squad which has been bolstered by several signings after their own poor start to the season.
However, a much improved show at second top Moortown last week has boosted confidence at Brinkburn, and the squad will also benefit from the return of several key players.
Experienced back row Liam Bailey comes straight back in, as does the versatile Ollie Connolly who starts at full back with Zac Southern suffering an injured kneee at Moortown.
Max Tennant is also unable to make the trip so Harry-Jon Morgan makes his first start after rejoining the club from Billingham after coming off the bench last week.
Up front Aidan Jackson-Smith has survived his trip to the Bangkok Sevens and will be at hooker while Liam Pennick, another Academy player shining on his step-up to senior rugby, is also available again and will provide front row cover.
West: Ollie Connolly, Harry-Jon Morgan, Will Hilditch, Peter Youll, Lewis Scott, Stu Waites, Ryan Painter (capt), Andrew Rollins, Aidan Jackson-Smith, Adam Coates, Jake Linighan, John Bunter, Liam Bailey, Adam Brown, Chris Atkins.
Changes: Liam Pennick, Callum Johnston, Ethan Ledington.