Rugby League: Mayfield preview

Rochdale Mayfield

Mayfield cross the Pennines on Saturday to take on table-topping Siddal, who have lost only two games and drawn one all season.

Mayfield have climbed to third with an impressive run of form, but travel to Yorkshire not underestimating the size of the obstacle in front of them but relishing the challenge.

In the reverse fixture, earlier in the season Mayfield produced some great rugby and were unlucky to come away with only one point.

To come out of this game with anything, Mayfield must be disciplined, respect possession and stick to the game plan. Lost ball and cheap penalties have cost them dearly in some games and they can't afford to do this against today's opposition.

Coaches Matt Calland and Sam Butterworth are hoping they have done enough in training.

Butterworth said: "We have a few players out and that will obviously influence out team selection.

"In new signings Luke Fowden and Jack Francis we have two quality forwards who are used to and indeed thrive on the big games. This will help the youngsters in the team enormously and hopefully show the strength in depth we currently have in the squad."

Fixture
19 August
NCL Premier Division
Siddal v Mayfield
Kick Off: 2.30pm