Stags Side For Semi Final

By Dave Picken - April 19 2005
Stags Side For Semi Final
Steve Clayton
Steve Clayton looks likely to start in the second row against Hartlepool with Carl Miller dropping back to Number 8. Anthony Cheslin is available and will take his place on the wing with Tommy Barff revving up on the bench! [Mayfield Park Wednesday Kick off 7.15. Meet Pavilion at 6.00.]

The changes in the pack are forced by a calf injury to Phil Gilbraith although he may make the bench.

Fortunately, Dan Boatman has recovered after limping off at half time last Saturday, while Alex Barker is available but will have to be content vwith a place on the bench after such a convincing team display against Athletic.

The Stags have got a few people sitting up and taking notice after the 53 points demoliotion of an Athletic side which is still on the crest of a wave after gaining promotion.

Hartlepool II's are being run by Brian Foreman, who has also got his boots back on, and will provide meaty opposition.

Stags likely line up:

Martin Boatman, Anthony Cheslin, Phil Wallis, Paul Moss, Chris Young, Chris Martin, Colin Cheslin, Anth Williams, Phil Butler, Ryan Phillips, Steve Clayton, Dan Boatman, Will Richardson, Greg Edwards [capt], Carl Miller. Reps: Tommy Barff, Mark Cholmondeley, Alex Barker, Phil Gilbraith, Andrew Hare, Paul Oliver.