Hodgy Returns

By Dave Picken - February 7 2003
Hodgy Returns
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Peter Hodgson has recovered from injury and comes back in the position he played as a junior - centre. He takes over from Jamie Connolly, who is on holiday in New Zealand, and is the only change in the backs from the side which was narrowly beaten at Aspatria.

That day the pack were in tremendous form and their efforts in the last few games deserve a win.

Tim Sawyer is likely to start at No 8, with Stu Bennett on the bench, while Stabs is waiting to decide on Michael White's fitness before deciding whether he or Baggsy will start.

One name definitely on the team sheet is that of John Stabler. He turned 40 on Wednesday and will trot out with the distinction of having represented West since he was a teenager - spanning four decades no less.

A win would be the perfect present from the lads. Driffield are comfortably mid-table with little to play for while we must take any chance to try and climb above Huddersfield.

The way National Three North is shaping it might be that only one club goes down from our league. But Hull Ionians could easily be caught by one of the three Midlands teams below them and, if that happens, two will go down from our league.

West Darren Thomas, Glyn Dono, Peter Hodgson, Allan Milne, Tommy Barff, John Stabler, Davy Tighe, John Painter [capt], Brett Cullinane, Carl Robinson, Michael White, Andrew Davies, Paul Rudd, Henry Tones, Tim Sawyer.

Reps: Stu Bennett, Phil Gilbraith, Mark Baggs.