The Nuns end February with a third away game in a row as they travel into Shropshire to take on Bridgnorth, a game that was postponed due to a frozen pitch back in January. The Nuns got a needed 5 point win over Silhillians last week and will want to continue some improved performances of late into this game, as well put on a better showing after a 43-24 defeat to Bridgnorth earlier in the season. Last weekend’s win moved the Nuns onto 43 points but remain in 9th position, Bridgnorth are on 54 points and sit in 5th place. They come into the game on the back of a 29-25 away win at Long Eaton last weekend.

The Saxons have a blank weekend. The weather was a big leveler in last week’s 31-10 defeat to Atherstone where the contrasting playing styles of the visitors allowed them to dictate possession o n a very wet and heavy pitch.

The Saracens are in home action as they take on Barkers Butts in the league at 2.15pm. If you cannot make the journey to Bridgnorth come and give them a cheer.

The Colts have a game with Broadstreet and will be looking to brush off the cob webs having not played as squad since Christmas.

Team news: in the pack Benji Mitchell returns in the second row, Ben Haywood and James Lloyd are unavailable with Oli Mitchell coming on to the back row.

Mike Volaikisuva comes in for the unavailable Ryan Preston as the only change in the backs.

Jack Iles, Arron Skyrme and Harry Beverley are on the bench.

Squad to play Bridgnorth RFC, Away 2.15pm:

1 James Redman*
2 Louis Addleton
3 Ryan Marsh
4 Ben Haywood
5 Tom Aherne
6 Oli Mitchell*
7 Zeb Gibson
8 Benji Mitchell*
9 Tobias Trafford
10 Lucas Brindley*
11 Travis Bennett-Allcock *
12 Tom Eales
13 Ben Kirby
14 Tak Chawadya
15 Mike Volaikisuva*

16 Jack Iles*
17 Arron Skyrme
18 Harry Beverley*
*Nuneaton RFC Pathway Players

Regional 1 Midlands Round 18 Catch Up Fixtures:

Bromsgrove V Silhillians (Friday Night)
Burton V Long Eaton
Derby V Kenilworth
Bridgnorth V Nuneaton

Regional 1 Midlands Round 17 Results:

Bromsgrove 18-19 Dudley Kingswinford
Burton 29-30 Derby
Long Eaton 25-29 Bridgnorth
Stourbridge 22-24 Syston
Kenilworth AWO Banbury
Silhillians 20-31 Nuneaton