Hoppers welcome Sheffield RUFC to Lightfoot Green this Saturday in National League 2 North.
Alex Keay’s men return to action for the first time in 2024 having not played since the agonising 33-27 defeat at Fylde on December 16th.
Sheffield come into the game on the back of a 7 game unbeaten streak which dates back to 4th November when they drew 19-19 with Tynedale. This run has seen the Yorkshire side climb to third in the National League 2 North table whereas Hoppers sit in 11th after a run of 4 straight defeats.
Danger men to watch out for on Saturday for Sheffield include joint top try scorers Elliot Fisher and Christian Hooper who have 13 each. Hoppers top try scorers are Jack Lightowler, Tyler Spence and Jack Wilkinson who each have 7 to date.
Team News
The 1st XV host Sheffield at Lightfoot Green this Saturday at 14:30. Mike Ashdown will make his first start, while Jack Wilkinson and Olli Trippier are returning from injury. Frank Chatterton will debut after joining on a DR from Sale Sharks. #UpTheHoppers and #WeArePreston. pic.twitter.com/DW8AK08ZsT
— Preston Grasshoppers (@RugbyHoppers) January 11, 2024
