PREVIEW: LEICESTER v BIRMINGHAM (NDT)

LEICESTER and Birmingham are both forced into changes due to injuries ahead of their National Development Trophy clash at the Hydroscand Arena, Beaumont Park today (Sunday).

The Fox Cubs have three riders out injured with Ace Pijper joining his brother Stene and Mason Watson on the sidelines after a crash at Redcar on Friday.

Cooper Rushen and Ryan Ingram, who both ride for the Lion Cubs in the parallel NDL competition, take guest bookings with rider replacement for Ace Pijper.

The Bulls, who lead 51-38 from the reverse fixture, are without Tom Spencer and Sam McGurk after recent crashes, and they bring in Matt Marson to guest for Spencer with rider replacement in operation for McGurk.

LEICESTER: Will Cairns, Cooper Rushen, Ace Pijper, Stene Pijper R/R, Sonny Springer, Max Broadhurst, Caydin Martin.
BIRMINGHAM: Connor Coles, Arran Butcher, Sam McGurk, Darryl Ritchings, Tom Spencer, Senna Summers, Eli Meadows.

SCB Referee: Seth Perkin