Next Sunday 6th February, we are playing our scheduled match away at Market Rasen, but have added another fixture against Sleaford (to be played at Deepings). With 22 forwards now in the squad, we are trying to increase game time to assist with our NLD selection. This arrangement has stretched our backline a bit thin, and to help get through this challenge we have asked the Deepings U13's to warm up with us next week, and to join us in the Deepings match with any lads looking to experience playing in the older age group.

We would like to split the team as outlined below. We believe that this will keep us competitive in both games. Given that the Rasen game is the main one on our fixture list, we have to make sure that this goes ahead. We may therefore need to make a few late alterations to the team selection to cover illness or if anyone is away (and hasn't let me know as yet).

Team for Market Rasen Away - 9.45am at Rasen please:

Props: Bradley Hiscocks; Jack Goodyear; Daniel Gammons;
Hooker: Aaron Wray (replacement cover from Patryk);
2nd Row: Joe Warner; Will Legge; Patryk Danielewski;
Flanker: Robert Martin; Jack Lagdon; Joe Crickmore;
No 8: Devon Brooks (with cover from Joe C)

Scrum Half: Ethan Duran;
Fly Half: Dan Whadcock;
Centres: Sam Cheek; Josh Flegg; Matt Hudson;
Wingers: Harley Bycraft; Ollie Dilloway.
Full Back: Ollie Sherwin

(19 Players)

Team for Sleaford (at Deepings) - 9.45am warm up please:

Props: Tom Presneill; Arthur Battley; Dylan Jones;
Hooker: Merren Leaper;
2nd Row: Tom Oliver; Clyde Hurst
Flanker: Tim Hodgson; Adam O’Neill;
No 8: Josh Edwards

Scrum Half: Theo Edwards
Fly Half: Will Hooson;
Centres: Perry Goddard; Tom Palmer;
Wingers: Tom Mowforth; Matthew Okubadejo; Cameron Adams;
Full Back: Oscar Estima.

(17 Players)

I understand that Jake is away, and Mark still out injured. If Nathan is available, please come to Deepings.

If you are unavailable, please can you let me know asap, and definitely before Thursday - where the final, final selection will be confirmed.

Thanks

Nick