Darlington Mowden Park have named their 20 man squad for tomorrow’s National One fixture against Leicester Lions. The DMP starting lineup includes 7 changes to the side who started against Bishop’s Stortford last time out.

There are 4 changes in the DMP pack, with Drew Davison returning to start in the second row alongside Joe Craggs. Charlie Smith replaces the injured Yaree Fantini on the blindside flank, with Will Jones and Ollie Hodgson completing the back row. Alfie Barron continues at loosehead, with Carl Guest and Sam Kyle-Clay promoted from the replacements to start alongside him.

In the backs there’s a welcome return for Liam Checksfield who makes his first start of the season, while Callum Mackenzie reverts to the opposite wing. Josh Ree continues at fullback, with Ben Frankland and Harry Yates restoring their partnership in the centres. Callum Pascoe continues his run of starts at 9, with Garry Law switching to fly half.

Amongst the replacements there’s a place for Ewan Greenlaw, who returns to the club on loan from Championship side Ampthill. Corben Ollivent and Callum Davidson provide further options across the back line, with Max Fraine and Eoin Harrison covering the forwards.

Mowden Park Squad to face Leicester Lions (H) – 9/12
(Number of DMP League Appearances)

15. Josh REE (11)
14. Liam CHECKSFIELD (21)
13. Harry YATES (11)
12. Ben FRANKLAND (172)
11. Callum MACKENZIE (241)
10. Garry LAW (142)
9. Callum PASCOE (36)
1. Alfie BARRON (123)
2. Carl GUEST (45)
3. Sam KYLE-CLAY (36)
4. Drew DAVISON (6)
5. Joe CRAGGS (190)
6. Charlie SMITH (8)
7. Will JONES (56) ©
8. Ollie HODGSON (163)

16. Max FRAINE (34)
17. Eoin HARRISON (11)
18. Ewan GREENLAW (1)
19. Corben OLLIVENT (5)
20. Callum DAVIDSON (3)

Unavailable for selection: Ollie Fletcher, Ryan Gibson, Max Davies, Adam Scott, Oscar Usher, Talite Vaioleti, Yaree Fantini, Louie Johnson, Jordan Holgate, Nathan Greenwood, Henry Hadfield, Luckas Sableman-Blue, Ollie Walker, Oli Spencer

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