PREVIEW: PLYMOUTH v GLASGOW (CAB DIRECT CHAMP)

PLYMOUTH and Glasgow open the Cab Direct Championship league campaign when the sides meet at the Coliseum tonight (Saturday).

The Gladiators put in an encouraging display in their last home outing against Poole in the BSN Series, and they once again bring in Zaine Kennedy to guest at reserve with Lasse Fredriksen away on international duty.

It was a defeat in an eventful clash in Devon last August which effectively spelt the end of the Tigers’ play-off hopes when they were defending champions at the time, and they will look to kick off their 2025 challenge in a positive way.

Gladiators manager Garry May said: “Against Poole, the team had it all right mechanically and mentally, so I’m hoping tonight we can push on and get our league campaign off to a winning start.

“It will be tough, Glasgow are a good team, but I think a win is definitely achievable.”

Meanwhile the Tigers have an injury doubt over Kyle Howarth who crashed in Heat 13 of their home win over Edinburgh on Friday.

Manager Cami Brown said: “Obviously that’s a bit of a worry for us. Kyle was typically giving it everything and it was a big fall. He’s hurt his shoulder so we’ll see how he feels overnight.”

PLYMOUTH: Nicolai Klindt, Alfie Bowtell, Mitchell Cluff, Joe Thompson, Ben Barker, Zaine Kennedy, Ben Trigger.

GLASGOW: Chris Harris, Ashton Boughen, Dan Thompson, Leon Flint, Kyle Howarth, Freddy Hodder, Max Perry.

SCB Referee: Mick Bates

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