Barrow Raiders are first into action of Cumbria’s side when they entertain Dewsbury today (ko 6pm).
Paul Crarey’s men will be looking to build on an impressive four-match winning streak since a defeat to Oldham on May 3 – a run which includes a hard-fought victory against Sheffield Eagles last time out.
Another triumph here would see Paul Crarey’s men leapfrog Newcastle Thunder into second position in the table, ahead of their game against Rochdale Hornets on Sunday.
As for the visitors, who sit in 10th, they will be looking to bounce back from a chastening 46-0 defeat to an in-form Widnes Vikings in their previous outing.
Their recent form, however, shows great promise, having notched three wins from their last five.
The reverse fixture between the two sides in March culminated in a 20-8 victory on the road for the Raiders.
Having led 8-6 at the interval courtesy of Luke Cresswell and Curtis Teare, the win was sealed when Tee Ritson and Shane Toal crossed deep into the second half. Dewsbury’s last win on Barrow soil was a 42-30 championship success in May 2014.
Crarey has named his 21-man squad and included is forward Brad Singleton following his exit from Betfred Super League side Castleford Tigers earlier in the season.
But the Barrow coach will be without the services of outside back Matt Costello and winger Tee Ritson.
Following the conclusion of the game, there will be a Dave Day party with live music to celebrate the life of Barrow’s Dave Myers.
Supporters can purchase a combined match and Dave Day ticket, which includes a £5 donation to the Dave Day charity and entry to the post-match celebrations.
Dewsbury have just announced that vice-captain Jack McShane and Craig McShane have both decided to step away from semi-pro rugby due to work and new family commitments.
But the Rams will have Connor Carr on loan until the end of the season from Huddersfield while Ellis Lingard, who has been a regular loan inclusion, is back again.
Carr is a 23-year-old centre with the Giants who has made seven Super League appearances.
A forward with Wakefield Trinity, 19-year-old Lingard has already had a coupleof outings for the Rams in the Championship this season.
He played twice in Super League for Wakefield last season when he also played three games on loan with Batley.
- Barrow: Archer, Bishop, Broadbent, Bullock, Bulman, Cresswell, Emslie, Forber, Johnston, King, Knott, Makin, Richards, Robson, Singleton, Stack, Teare, Toal, B. Walker, T. Walker, Watson.
- Dewsbury: Delaney, Senior, Copland, Coates, Hookem, Nelmes, Tomlinson, Bateman, Collinson, Roberts, Walker, Bentley, Lumb, Rayner, Graham, Sykes, Algar, O’Connor, Addy, Lingard, Carr.
