1st XV
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Sat 26 Jan 2019  ·  North Premier
Kendal R.U.F.C.
1st XV
Tries: K ChettleburghPenalties: C Park (2)Yellow Carded: C Downham
11
10
Lymm

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Mark Hodgkiss24 Jan 2019 - 20:56
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It’s a real eight pointer (or is it ten or nine or ...) this weekend against the team we are trying to replace in the last safety berth that we need. A vital win last weekend against Wilmslow sees them seven points clear of us (and five clear of Vale of Lune). So whilst there are enough games to go to make up the gap, even if we do lose, it will make it much more difficult if they get the points this week, as the gap increase to ... (something bigger)

After an excellent season last year, they have found it tougher this time (according to supporters at the home game earlier in the season, a number of key first choice players were injured and they were relying on a mixture of youth and experience). They have won four of their eight home games including against Sandal and Rossendale, who seem to not like being away from home (both yet to visit Mintbridge). The losses were against Hull and Blaydon, but less predictably Wirral (another who don’t like foreign turf) and a draw against Vale of Lune. They have the single away win at Wilmslow, but did get an impressive draw at Rossendale.

TEAM : The only change from the team named to play last weekend, is Mark Carruthers coming off the bench to replace Dini Noyo in the centre. Steven Nelson returns to the back row allowing John Dervey to go back to the second row, and Rob Quarry to return to his coaching role. Myles Harrop returns on the wing and replaces Zane Butler, who went off injured last weekend.
An all changed bench with Jack Lashley and Ben Dixon returning, and a potential first appearance of the season for Kris Bratton, who was injured in pre-season.
So no place for last weekend’s Man of the Match Dan Wilson, or any of the Development Team who played so well last weekend at Mintbridge.

WEATHER : It’s a Saturday, the First XV are at home, so it must be heavy rain – hopefully not quite as bad as the same game last season

Forget the weather, bring a brolly, or shelter in the stand or on the balcony. Your team needs ALL the support it can get this weekend, and that includes YOU.

Kendal RUFC

Kendal RUFC

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North Premier Fixtures

Sat 26 Jan 2019KO: 14:15
Blaydon
69
Sandal
12
Sat 26 Jan 2019KO: 14:15
Ilkley
20
Rossendale
3
Sat 26 Jan 2019KO: 14:15
Kirkby Lonsdale
3
Hull
28
Sat 26 Jan 2019KO: 14:15
Vale of Lune
7
Alnwick
24
Sat 26 Jan 2019KO: 14:15
Wirral
27
Billingham
10
Sat 26 Jan 2019KO: 15:00
Wilmslow
5
Harrogate
54

Match details

Match date

Sat 26 Jan 2019

Kickoff

14:00

Location

Competition

North Premier

League position

11
Lymm
12
Kendal
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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.