Haddington 1st XV kick off 2023 with an away trip to Duns RFC. Although this will be the first game since the 3rd of December, the boys have trained well over the festive period and are ready to get back to league action.

With Captain Connor Munro away in Australia, Andy Durkin steps up to Captain the side for their away trip to the Borders. Hugo Elder shifts from the second-row, into Number 8 for his first start in the back-row position. Rob Mcluckie has been promoted from the bench to start on the blind-side flank in place of the injured Jonny Riddell.

In the backs, James Dewar has returned from a hamstring injury to replace Freddie Cunningham on the wing and Nick Bell makes his return to the 1st XV squad after a broken wrist sustained in the East Lothian Cup back in August.

The bus will depart Haddington RFC at midday on Saturday the 7th of January. All supporters are encouraged to come along and support the boys down in Duns.