Young fly half Noah Reaney returns for the 1sts after a few weeks out with injury. The two Joels, Hine and Booth, start in the engine room with a new look back row of Oli Powell, George Hunt and Tom Hayes behind them.

Leek will be looking to continue their good run of form in the weeks before the Xmas break against a strong-looking Wirral team. Kick-off at Altrad Park is at 2.15.

For the 2s, Matt Tanner is back on the bench after an extended period on the sidelines. The free-scoring creative partnership of Wiffa and Wilko continues in midfield and there are some wise old heads available among the replacements, including Bobby Cheadle and Jake Green. Kick-off at Handsworth is also 2.15.

Come on you blue boys!