YMCA coach Carl Thewlis will be asking his side to ‘dig deep and show some pride’ when they entertain a rejuvenated Sandal at Laund Hill tomorrow (3.00).

“We beat ourselves at Heath, and I’m looking for a huge step up in commitment for what is set to be a major test for us against Sandal,” said Thewlis.

YMCA: Belton; Franks, Rees, Stead, Ryder; Williams, Wolfe; Niekirk, Joblin, Dobson, Whitehead, Pearson, Bracken, Coulson, Walker. Subs: Gregson, Anderson, Wilson.

Sebastien Chabal believes he has shrugged off his “impact player” tag and fully deserves his place in France’s starting XV for tonight’s make-or-break Pool D World Cup clash with Ireland in Paris.

With Fabien Pelous out, the Sale Sharks talisman will line up in the second row.

“It was only the media who said I was an impact player. I have proved that this isn’t the case,” he added.