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Wilko back as 2XV hunt top spot

Wilko back as 2XV hunt top spot

Graham Leftwich21 Feb - 15:16

Plenty of experience on show for Vets as they host Belper tonight

Jay Wilkinson returns to the Leek 2s backline after a couple of weeks out with injury as they go searching for a big win at Altrad Park to take them top of the league tomorrow.

Wilko slots into the centres with Jack Winfield continuing at fly half. There's pace outside with Harry Byrne, Josh Ballance, Sam Brereton and Jack Fryer, and a powerful looking pack, with Gregor Hayes switching to the engine room as Taine Goddard and Lee Williams start up front.

There's more power to come from the bench with Matt Broad and Joel Hine among the replacements. Skipper Andy Thompson knows that the team need a big win to stay ahead of third-placed Newcastle and go ahead of long-time league-leaders Barton.

Kick off against Rugeley is at 2.15pm. The clubhouse will be open from 1.30pm, after the Colts game was cancelled due to opposition cry-off. Please come and join a bumper crowd to back the 2s as they make their tilt at the title. Then sit back and enjoy rugby's oldest international fixture as England take on the Auld Enemy at Twickenham from 4:45pm.

And don't forget that tonight our Veterans welcome Belper to Altrad Park for a game under the lights. Come along this evening, grab yourself some food and a pint and cheer on the 'lads'. The clubhouse is open from 6:15pm.

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