POCKLINGTON, whose Yorkshire Two promotion dreams lie in tatters after last week's defeat against Bradford Salem, will look to get back on track when they travel to old rivals Ripon.

Hooker Dave Birch is out having not recovered from the facial injury he received last week - giving a rare opportunity to Sam Clare. In the backs, Kevin Bowling is missing, but Charlie Allen hopes to be back from university to link up with his two elder brothers, Sam and Harry.

The trip is also one of the club's 'Gourmet Awaydays' for vice-presidents and supporters.

Updated: 09:52 Friday, March 11, 2005