Manchester battle takes toll on Rochdale

A HARD fought battle at Manchester last week has increased Rochdale RUFC’s already lengthy injury list ahead of today’s clash at home against Carlisle.

Blair Henry and Travis Townsend were concussed and therefore will spend at least three weeks out.

These are joined on the sidelines by the unavailable Rob Wadsworth.

Carlisle are newly promoted from last season but Dale have had some good results against them in the recent past, and the available team will still have a reasonable chance of a result.

Players meet 1.15pm at clubhouse.

D Murphy J Bradley, R Ward, D Flynn, T Helliwell, A Foster, T Hindle, J Woolfenden, D Serridge J Duffy, J Willett, Harry Hayes, J Schofield, A Derbyshire, J Flitcroft, O Coldman, H Hill, C Nield, A Riddell, A Redfern.

Rochdale 2nd XV’s good showing at Lymm last week has given them some confidence for today’s clash at Stockport.

The squad has suffered as the injury list grows, but they are always positive.

Players meet at clubhouse 12.15pm.

P Swinden, P Philbin, D Slamon, B Coulter, G Hornby, J Holt, S Humphries, TBC, J Warburton, D James, D Needham, J Mair, R Clegg, A

The thirds had a bye last week so back in action today at Hough End against Broughton Park, meet 12.30pm at clubhouse.

G Smith, TBC, TBC, D Smith, A Smith, B Humphries, M Kluwe, L Freshou, A Dean, J Finnegan, TBC, A Pope, P Sipowitz, W Greaves, TBC, The 4th XV is as carded for the home game against Ashton-underLyne, meet at club 1.45pm.

Obviously with the extraordinary list of unavailable players there is bound to be some swapping and changing. If players have not been contacted, turn up with your boots at home for 1.45pm.