PREVIEW: LEICESTER v MIDDLESBROUGH (WSRA NDL)

LEICESTER hand a debut to new signing Calum Mitchell in their home WSRA NDL clash with Middlesbrough today (Sunday).

Mitchell replaces the retired Sonny Springer for the Lion Cubs, who have been hit by an injury crisis with Max Perry joining skipper Max James on the sidelines after a crash at Edinburgh on Friday.

They will operate rider replacement for Perry, who has burns to his arm, whilst Harry Fletcher comes in to replace James. Middesbrough use Jack Shimelt as a guest for the unwell Kai Ward.

Leicester manager Jen Crossland said: “We’re still doing all we can to catch Oxford, and this is another meeting we need to win.

“The performance last time out against Edinburgh was a really strong one and hopefully we can come up with the same again, but we know Middlesbrough have riders who know our track well.

“It will be good to welcome Calum for his debut, and riding alongside Cooper (Rushen) should take a bit of pressure off him, and as with everyone what we’re looking to see is progress.”

Tigers boss Brian Turner said: “Leicester are a very good side at this level, they have been strong throughout the season so it will be a tough test.”

LEICESTER: Cooper Rushen, Calum Mitchell, Max Perry R/R, Harry Fletcher, Ben Trigger, Ryan Ingram, Eli Meadows.

MIDDLESBROUGH: Ace Pijper, Elliot Kelly, Stene Pijper, Jamie Halder, Tom Spencer, Jack Shimelt, Charlie Southwick.

SCB Referee: Gary Allen