DOUGLAS BOOST FOR LEICESTER

LEICESTER have confirmed Australian star Ryan Douglas will be back in their side for the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership Grand Final next week.

Douglas missed the Lions’ semi-final win over Ipswich with an arm injury, but he will return in the title decider against Belle Vue which gets underway in Manchester on Monday.

The Lions will also continue to track Lewis Kerr as a guest at reserve for Craig Cook, who remains sidelined with a shoulder injury.

Manager Stewart Dickson said: “It’s exciting for the club to have the second leg at home, but the first task is to go to Belle Vue on Monday and make sure we stay in the tie.

“They did a good job at Sheffield, especially with Brady Kurtz’s ride in Heat 13, and we know they’re going to be tough opposition whatever the situation with Ben Cook.

“For ourselves, Dougy is definitely riding and he’ll be getting a practice this weekend just so he’s back on a bike before the big meeting on Monday.

“I spoke to Craig today and he’s still in pain, so although he wishes he could ride he has to be sensible, which I fully understand and Lewi will come in for both legs.”