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Reds revitalised for league finale

Reds revitalised for league finale

Webmaster Web Master21 Mar 2014 - 00:00
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Head coach Bryan Craig has made six changes for the club's final league clash of the season, against Murrayfield Wanderers on Saturday.

There are a pair of changes to the pack, as the travelling Reds look to end their league campaign with a third consecutive victory, following successes over Hawick YM and Dunbar.

Head coach Craig has experienced lock Ross Martin available again at lock, as he replaces Charlie Hamilton as Ben Laing's partner in the boiler house.

Callum Champion also drops out of the squad, and is replaced by Kris Paterson at the base of the visitors' scrum.

Behind the pack, Liam Clutton comes into the side at scrum-half, and will partner James Ferguson at half-back.

Isaiah Mamea - ever present in his season with the club - marks his final appearance in the number 13 jersey alongside Euan Herkes, the pair having established a formidable partnership this season.

Out wide, there is a call-up for 2nd XV captain Alex Watt who is rewarded for a string of impressive displays and benefits from the unavailability of Paul McClung and Kyle Adams.

Stuart Miller moves from scrum-half to fill the number 15 jersey, joining Sandy McCutcheon in the back-three.

Rob McLuckie could make his 1st XV debut off the bench, having earned selection after impressing in training.

Back-rower McLuckie joins the recalled Phill Smith on the bench, where Alan Laidlaw and Gavin Stewart, remain following high-impact displays in the 20-7 win over Dunbar.

Reselection for Laing and Mamea represents ever-present status for the pair this season, while captain Garry Cockburn has played every league match. A stellar feat by the trio.

Haddington team to play Murrayfield Wanderers at Murrayfield on Saturday:

15 Stuart Miller
14 Sandy McCutcheon
13 Isaiah Mamea
12 Euan Herkes
11 Alex Watt

10 James Ferguson
9 Liam Clutton

1 Garry Cockburn (captain)
2 Craig Harrison
3 Kenny Harper
4 Ben Laing
5 Ross Martin
6 Colin Stuart
7 Mike Legget
8 Kris Paterson

Replacements

16 Alan Laidlaw
17 Phill Smith
18 Gavin Stewart
19 Rob McLuckie

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