RU side hope to overcome player shortage

RUGBY: OLDHAM Rugby Union firsts make the long trip to face Barrow side Hawcoat Park tomorrow in North Lancashire Division One.

Captain Gareth, Mark Brocklehurst and Jordan McEwan are missing due of injury. Phil Graham, Kriss Jones and Charlie and Luke Roscoe are also unavailable.

Stephen Hastings and Stuart Brennan, who both played well in last week’s defeat at Littleborough, keep their place in coach Guy Lovegreen’s squad. Brian Massey, Martin Kenny and Josh Watson are added to the party.

Despite missing a host of players, Oldham officials are hopeful of securing their first points on the road this season.