PREVIEW: LEICESTER v MIDDLESBROUGH (WSRA NDL)

LEICESTER host Middlesbrough in the opening match of the WSRA National Development League campaign today (Sunday).

The Lion Cubs have consistently been up amongst the title contenders in recent seasons but are expecting a tough test from a strengthened Tigers outfit.

Ben Morley, Freddy Hodder and Seth Norman make their official Lion Cubs debuts whilst Tom Spencer has rejoined the club from today’s opponents.

Meanwhile former Leicester rider Ben Trigger is now with Middlesbrough but misses out today for personal reasons, and Nathan Ablitt has also joined the Tigers in support of No.1 Ace Pijper, whilst newcomer Harry Sadler makes his debut.

Leicester manager Jen Crossland said: “Middlesbrough look to have a very strong top order, and I’m sure they will pose us a significant challenge.

“There are some familiar faces in their team who have good experience around this track, so it may well be a close contest and we’ll be giving it 100 per cent to come out on top.”

LEICESTER: Ben Morley, Tom Spencer, Max Perry, Ryan Ingram, Freddy Hodder, Eli Meadows, Seth Norman.

MIDDLESBROUGH: Ace Pijper, Kai Ward, Nathan Ablitt, Stene Pijper, Harry Fletcher, Harry Sadler, Charlie Southwick.

SCB Referee: Chris Durno