A second Cumbrian derby in a week and things don't get any easier.
After the testing workout at Carlisle last weekend, things get even tougher this Saturday, as fourth place Penrith come to Mint Bridge.
After an opening day high scoring reverse at Vale of Lune, Penrith have won four in a row, and have yet to score less than 30 points. A fortnight ago they dispatching Carlisle 41v8, they have also defeated Rochdale 36v10, both at home.
The top of the league seeing three teams still defending unbeaten records, but just 5 points splits the top and sixth place Altrincham Kersal.
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TEAM NEWS
Phil Murphy returns in the second row in place of James Thompson. Chris Park comes in on the right wing with Mark Carruthers swapping places with him moving to the bench. Damian Armstrong starts on the bench in place of Jack Morphet.
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N.B. It appears there is NO Wasps gamne this weekend
First home game Altrincham Kersal on the 1st November