1st XV
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Sat 12 Jan 2019  ·  North Premier
Kendal R.U.F.C.
1st XV
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Alnwick

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Mark Hodgkiss11 Jan 2019 - 16:16
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Possible not for their supporters, but this weekend’s visitors Alnwick are probably the surprise package of this season, and currently sit in eighth place, and with the two teams above them having tricky ties this weekend, they could move to sixth with a win. We could again move out of the relegation places with a win, with Lymm also having a seemingly tricky game of their own, but a loss and a Vale win at Kirkby, could see us drop a place.

Alnwick’s position is built on good home form, with only two home losses (Blaydon and Rossendale) so far. Whilst the wins have come against those of us at the wrong end of the tale, they also have impressive away wins at Ilkley and Harrogate, plus at Wilmslow.

Whilst we were losing to a rampant Vale last weekend, Alnwick were scoring over fifty against Wilmslow. Their performance in the away game earlier in the season, was probably the best I have seen against us this season (although Vale came close last weekend).

TEAM : An all new front row with Billy Coxon coming in for Jack Lashley who moves to the bench, Robbie Collinson starts in place of Garry Holmes who went off last week, and Don Musetti and Mark Irving swap places with Dom taking a turn in the second row. In the back row Steven Nelson returns in place of Ben Dixon who moves to the bench.

Behind the pack Andrew Boardley retains the scrum half jersey with Matthew Kaye again having to start on the bench. Chris Park starts at fullback in place of Zane Butler.

WEATHER : As seems to be the norm on a Saturday for a home match, here is rain forecast for later in the game.

SORRY no early match report this weekend (or next) but things should hopefully be back to normal for another crucial game against Lymm in a fortnight

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North Premier Fixtures

Sat 12 Jan 2019KO: 14:15
Blaydon
33
Lymm
18
Sat 12 Jan 2019KO: 14:15
Ilkley
29
Billingham
7
Sat 12 Jan 2019KO: 14:15
Kirkby Lonsdale
17
Vale of Lune
5
Sat 12 Jan 2019KO: 14:15
Rossendale
10
Sandal
27
Sat 12 Jan 2019KO: 14:15
Wirral
3
Harrogate
0
Sat 12 Jan 2019KO: 15:00
Wilmslow
0
Hull
50

Head-to-Head

Sat 22 Sep 2018
Alnwick
36
Kendal R.U.F.C.
Kendal
5

Appearances

Alnwick
J Hamilton
J HamiltonOpenside Flanker
15
D Smith
D SmithLoose-head Prop
15
C Burn
C BurnFly Half
15

Most Points

Alnwick
J Bird
J BirdNumber 8
70
C Burn
C BurnFly Half
44
P Moralee
P MoraleeLeft Wing
25

Most tries

Alnwick
C Burn
C BurnFly Half
6
P Moralee
P MoraleeLeft Wing
5
R Cuthbert
R CuthbertOutside Centre
5

Star Players

Alnwick
C Burn
C BurnFly Half
2
J Bird
J BirdNumber 8
1
H Burn
H BurnHooker
1

Match details

Match date

Sat 12 Jan 2019

Kickoff

14:00

Location

Competition

North Premier

League position

8
Alnwick
12
Kendal
Team overview
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Team Sponsors

Club Sponsor - Kentdale  Jaguar Land Rover
Match Ball Sponsor - Rathbones Investment Management
Shirt & Shorts Sponsor - Kendalife
Club Sponsor - Lakeland
Club Sponsor - Saint & Co
Club Sponsor - MTP Media
Casual Shirt Sponsor - Bainbridge Electrical Ltd
Shirt & Position Sponsor - Steve Selby Building Contractors
Next Door Neighbours - Camping & Caravanning Club: Kendal
Shirt Sponsor - MGD Commercial and Motor Services
Club Sponsor - Crema Catering Supplies Ltd.