PREVIEW: LEICESTER v EDINBURGH (WSRA NDL)

LEICESTER open their home WSRA National Development League season today (Sunday, 3pm) against an Edinburgh side with plenty of track knowledge.

The Lion Cubs made a perfect start to the season with a 49-38 win at Belle Vue on Good Friday, and are back to their regular septet against the Monarchs Academy as Max James returns to the side.

The visitors’ top two of Connor Coles and Max Perry are both recent Lion Cubs riders, as the Armadale side race for the first time this season.

Leicester manager Dave Howard said: “It was unfortunate that we couldn’t have a practice on the press and practice day due to the weather.

“But I’m sure Joe (Thompson) will be giving the riders some hints and tips before Sunday, and with the way everyone rode at Belle Vue we will be giving it all for our second win of the season.”

LEICESTER: Joe Thompson, Vinnie Foord, Tom Spencer, Arran Butcher, Max James, Luke Crang, Sonny Springer.
EDINBURGH: Connor Coles, Mason Watson, Sam McGurk, Dayle Wood, Max Perry, Mark Parker, Kyran Lyden.
SCB Referee: Matthew Wear