It is a long-awaited home game for the Nuns this week after 5 away games in a row. They are back at Liberty Way to welcome 14th placed Old Halesonians a will be looking to keep the momentum of 4 wins in a row going. Last weekend the side put in a very strong all-round performance to defeat Scunthorpe 53-25 whilst Old Hales lost 17-62 to Newport. It has been a tough season so far for them after a choice of philosophy at the club. They will now be more reliant on their large M&J section of the club rather than bringing outside players in. Nuneaton moved up to 7th in the table last weekend with 17 league points. Old Hales have 3 points from 2 losing bonus points and 1 try bonus point.

The Saxons are away at Old Halesonians and go into the game on the back of a good 29-20 win over Syston 2s last weekend.

Team news: there are changes in each row of the pack with Jon Pateman resting a foot injury, Rudi Reid nursing a shoulder and Scott Makepeace on Navy Rugby duties. In come Sam Greening, Arron Turner and Tom Aherne respectively.

Just one change in the backs with Ryan Southall pulling a hamstring in training Richard Johnston coming in to replace him.

On the bench are Josh Greatrix, a hooker who has joined on loan from Moseley until Christmas, Dan Southall and Tyler Price.

Squad to play Old Halesonians RFC, Number 1 pitch 3pm:

Nuneaton	Position	Position Sponsor
Ben Holmes	1	Mark Gardner
Dan Oselton	2	Brent Masser
Sam Greening	3	Ian Holt
Matt Gibbs	4
Tom Aherne	5
Arron Turner	6	Mark Mitchell
Todd Bullions	7	Allan Taylor
Apo Satala	8	Paul Griffiths
Tom Smitham	9	Paul Mitchell Home Improvements
Rory Vowles	10	Alibone/Carter
Richard Johnston	11	Andy Marshall, InControl Gas Services
Moses Liwaliwa	12	Craig Dutton
Elliott Brown	13	Andy Baber
Jackson Hughes	14
Harry Garforth	15	Adam Jones
Josh Greatrix	16
Dan Southall	17
Tyler Price	18

You can sponsor a position for £150 for the season, please contact sponsorship@nuneatonrugby.co.uk for more information.

Saxons V Old Hales 2s, away 3pm:

Adam Ross, Tom Green, Joji Volaikisuva, Ed Taplin, Lewis Wilson, Ryan Leake, Ben Higgens, Chris Smith, Olly Moreton, Luke Braddow, Tom Leeson, Manasa Volaikisuva, Lewis Wrigley, Connor Franklin, Ollie Kitto, Tom Johnson, Aidan Rose, Jack Grubb, Jake Waddingham

Midlands Premier – Round Up

Week 6 - 14th October

Some heavy scoring in the league with the top 3 teams, Peterborough Lions, Birmingham & Solihull and Newport (Salop) all winning. Doncaster Phoenix slipped up going down to Bournville. Derby beat Bridgnorth by just 1 point. Nuns won their 3rd game in a row beating Scunthorpe. Sandbach shut out Longton 72 points to nil.

Week 7 - 21st October

Match of the week is 3rd placed Newport (Salop) at home to top the table Peterborough Lions. I fancy the Lions to stay top. Birmingham & Solihull (2) travel to Longton (9) and I expect them to come away with 5 points. Derby (4) against the struggling Scunthorpe (12) - a win for the home-side. Newbold (11) at home, to upset Sandbach (5). Doncaster Phoenix (6) have lost their last 2 games but should see off Bridgnorth (13). Nuns (7) play only their second home game of the season and need a bonus point win over rock bottom Old Halesonians to maintain the momentum. Lichfield (10) come off a thrashing and Bournville (8) will take advantage.

Anchorman

Week Seven Fixtures
Derby V Scunthorpe
Doncaster Phoenix V Bridgnorth
Lichfield V Bournville
Longton V Birmingham/Solihull
Newbold V Sandbach
Newport V Peterborough Lions
Nuneaton V Old Halesonians