The Ravers travel to Doncaster still looking for their first win of the season. Although…
Caldy – That Friday Feeling 22nd November ’24
| The third round of the Premiership Cup has Championship heavyweights Doncaster Knights coming to Paton Field this Saturday in what is sure to be another tough fixture for the Ravers. Head Coach Matt Cairns has made a few changes in both the starting lineup and on the bench. In the backs players returning from injury have increased the options for Cairns with Sam Rogers starting at 10, Jacob Mitchell dropping in at 13 and Ben Jones and Will Robinson starting on the wings. “It is good to have both Sam and Will back to full fitness and both played last week in the 2nd xv’s match against Chester. Ben came on for 20 minutes against Sale Sharks and put in a good performance and Jacob Mitchell has done well in his recent performances, so they all deserve their spot.” Upfront Cairns isn’t quite as fortunate with experienced second rows Sam Dickinson, Callum Atkinson, Martin Gerrard, and Tom Sanders all on the treatment table. “Freddie Stevenson has been playing well in the 2nd xv and he has been pushing for a 1st xv position, he is partnered with Joe Sproston who is no stranger to the second row. Subject to RFU approval we hope that Freddie and Joe will be backed up by Jack Collister who will return to Paton Field for this important Premiership Cup match.” The inclusion of former Caldy player Jack Collister, one of the best ever Ravers, is a big but very welcome surprise addition to Saturday’s line up as Cairns explained. “Our injuries to our 2nd row players has left us short and DoR Gareth Davies spoke to Jack who subject to RFU approval is happy to help out with a guest appearance at Paton Field in the Premiership Cup.” Jack Collister came to Caldy from local club Hoylake in 2009 and broke into the first team in January 2010 in a National 2 North top of the table clash against Loughborough Students. For the next 11 seasons this hugely popular, talented, influential and massively committed player was an ever present for Caldy until July 2021 when he moved to Derbyshire with his young family. Jack is currently player coach at Long Eaton RFC.  Jack Collister in full flight Image – John Lyon Jack Collister’s inclusion in the Ravers’ match day squad together with the visit of Doncaster Knights should be enough of an incentive for every supporter of Caldy and Wirral rugby to come down to Paton Field on Saturday for what should be a great game of rugby. Matt Cairns has selected the following squad for tomorrow’s Premiership Cup fixture against Doncaster Knights at Paton Field which kicks off at 2 pm. 1. N Rushton 2. M Gallagher 3. M Weatherby 4. J Sproston 5. F Stevenson 6. S Olyott 7. T Parry 8. JJ Dickinson 9. O Wynn 10. S Rogers 11. B Jones 12. M Barlow 13. J Mitchell 14. W Robinson 15. M Kilcourse 16. O Hearn 17. A Aigbokhae 18. R Higginson 19. C Ridgway 20. J Tansey 21. J Collister 22. D Rabbette 23. C Hyde The gates will be open from 11.00 am and tickets for the big game against Doncaster Knights can be bought here via our club website : https://caldyrugbyclub.com/buy-tickets-membership/ Caldy clubhouse Bar opens 11.00am tomorrow & Kitchen opens from 1.00 pm. After last Friday’s thrilling 64-31 away win against Chester RFC, Caldy’s 2nd xv were due to be back in league action against Rochdale RFC tomorrow but unfortunately the game has now been cancelled. This high-quality match against Chester showcased some of the North West’s best young rugby talent with both sides playing an exciting fast-paced brand of rugby. Although Caldy eventually won through they were pushed all the way by a very committed and talented Chester side. A very decent crowd of around 350 witnessed some exhilarating rugby. With Joe Murray and Charlie Attis pulling the strings at half back Caldy racked up 10 tries with 7 converted by Attis. In a terrific all-round team performance, there were too many stand out performances to single any out. Caldy’s 2nd xv game against Rochdale tomorrow has unfortunately been cancelled so next game will be Saturday 7th December away v Preston Grasshoppers 2nd xv. The 3rd xv are also in league action with an away fixture against Crosby St Mary’s which kicks off at the Hightown club at 2.15 pm. Caldy 3rd xv at Thirlmere Road, Hightown tomorrow Saturday 23rd November Crosby St Mary’s v Caldy Rav3ers kick off 2.15pm The Rav3rs are on the road this weekend, looking to rebuild another run of wins, with a short hop across the Mersey to Crosby St Mary’s. We welcome Johnson Chandigere back in a Caldy shirt, after a year out through injury. We look forward to seeing the impact he can make off the bench with his physicality in both attack and defence. Rav3rs squad : 1. Harry Wilson 2. Max Fletcher 3. Jaco Oosthyuzen 4. Harry Lightfoot 5. Matty Banlin 6. Tom Marray 7. Jack Jones 8. Jack Wilson 9. Adam Horrocks 10. Felix Clarke 11. Rob Waring 12. Tomas Shannahan 13. Lucas Wiggins 14. Connor Lloyd Jones 15. Freddie Arista 16. Harry Evans 17. Barney Matthews 18. Johnson Chandigere Community Rugby this Sunday 24th November It’s a return to Cheshire Cup action this Sunday with the u15s travelling to Macclesfield and the u14s away to Lymm. Best of luck to both teams ! For the Minis, it is a designated training weekend back at Paton Field, prior to the last block of games before Christmas. More games with Macclesfield with the u13s away and u16s at home. Junior Colts are at away v Waterloo at 12.30pm kick off and the Senior Colts are at home v Knutsford with a 2.00pm kick off. Minis u6s, u7s, u8s, u9s, u10s, u11s, u12s training at home Juniors u13s away v Macclesfield u14s Cheshire Cup away v Lymm u15s Cheshire Cup away v Macclesfield u16s home v Macclesfield Girls u14s, u16s, u18s all at home training Junior Colts u17s away v Firwood Waterloo kick off 12:30pm Senior Colts u18s home v Knutsford kick off 2.00pm Good luck to everyone & enjoy your rugby weekend ! Plus look out for rugby legends – Wallabies winger David Campese & France flanker Serge Betsen – who will be our special guests at Paton Field this weekend !  |
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