Top v 2nd again this week for Dolphins as Ellingham & Ringwood come to The Lane to reverse the 50 point defeat earlier ion the season. E&R are riding high on 8 wins in a row. Dolphins field a much changed team but with Wayne Dugan and Jez Smith available have much needed experience in backs and forwards. Prop Jarod Leat leads the pack and Rory Penfold returns to full back to captain the side. Nathan Evans steps up for his first Dolphins game this season at scrum half pairing with Harry Rabjohn at Fly Half. Our top try scorers are both available as James Wise and Chris Bucket take the wings. Will Perry partners Wayne in centres to complete a powerful back line.
Up front we welcome Tom Holloway at Hooker between Jarod and Jez. Will Saunders and Charlie Davis bring youth to our 2nd row whist Jame Blackwell, Keaton Leyland-Jones and Harrison Chalk make up an experienced back row.
Strong bench with Nick Stoffle, Joe Nolan and Patrick Warriner awaiting their opportunity to impact the game and finish it off.
Joe Moore pointed out to the team that our season is not done but putting away the contenders each week is making the statement of our intent to win this league this season and seize the opportunity to go to Regional rugby next season.