THE cavalry has arrived at Birkenshaw following the signing of free-scoring wingman Damian Smith.

Birky will welcome the Dudley Hill top scorer back into their ranks for the visit of Pennine League Division Three promotion rivals Doncaster Toll Bar at East Bierley.

The hosts are aiming to get back on track after last weekend’s shock defeat at bottom of the table Greetland All Rounders.

The well-travelled giant striker is a top-notch performer at any level in the community game and will take a pivotal in the backs against the Doncaster visitors, who are one of the top teams in the Yorkshire Men's summer competition.

Three-quarter Luke Hudson is the only absentee from what will be a full Birky squad.

In Division One, Wyke parade their recent Dudley Hill recruit, centre Martin Southwell, when they journey to Dalton.

Alas work commitments have caused playmaker Ian Watkinson to miss the trip and Scott Watson, Ben Kelly and Ryan Exley are injured. Calvin Barker has recovered from his knock to face the Cumbrians who are no mugs on home soil.

Victoria Rangers will be champing at the bit to put the record straight when they travel to table toppers Illingworth.

The Vics, who have scrum half Josh Hattle in tremendous nick, just lost out to their Halifax hosts by a slender 16-14 tally a fortnight ago in the home encounter.

A full strength Brighouse Rangers also have a point to prove when Cutsyke Raiders arrive at Russell Way. The Castleford side posted a 42-28 win in the opening game of the season against a Rangers side that has improved beyond recognition.

Division Four leaders Queensbury have silky smooth Brett Marriot and his battering ram colleague Jason Gelder back in tandem in the centre berths for the excursion to Swillington.

And there is more bad news for the Leeds hosts with lethal goal kicker Ethan Sharp also pulling on a jersey after recovering from a knock.

Division Two championship pacesetters Hanging Heaton will not be fancying the trip to Clayton with relish. They suffered their only defeat of the season when the Villagers beat them 34-22 on home territory.

Scott Pendlebury’s well drilled side now regard their Lidget Green home as a stronghold not to be breached – especially with goal kicking stand-off Dean Bairstow in cracking form at the moment.