YMCA are in action tonight when they entertain Yorkshire I neighbours Heath in the first round of the Yorkshire Shield at Laund Hill (7.30) and coach Damon Scholes will be demanding an improved show.

“We are expecting a very tough game against a side who are going well in the division above us,” said Scholes, who saw his side slip to a 13-8 defeat at Goole in Yorkshire II.

“I intend resting one or two of the senior players, and will use the match to take a look at new players, like Phil Wilson who has not yet had a chance and Ali Lewis, while Neil Pollock returns to the bench after a lengthy injury lay-off.”

Squad: Lewis, Wilson, Sanderson, Pollock, Sellars, Emsley, Smith, Ryder, Shaw, Stead, Swift, Beever, Horner, Wilson, Dyke (Stu), Dyke (Ste), Lyon, Hellawell, Sibbons, Lockwood, Sharrock, Hodge, Walker.