Birkenshaw are at home to old foes Ackworth Jaguars in the opening round of the Pennine President’s Cup on Saturday.

Birky, who always seem to be at their best in cup competitions, draft in Andy Kay and Scott Baron to beef up the pack and free-scoring centre Ben Nabozny returns in the threes.

Clayton go to Kings Cross Park hoping to repeat their league success against the Halifax outfit. The Villagers won 19-18 in September and, with player coach Scott Pendlebury back in action at stand-off, they will be confident of progress.

Queensbury have the chance to lock horns with Premier Division opposition when they make the short trip to Halifax Irish. Rory Brooke returns from Army duty and last week’s debutants Ash Ryan and Adam Baker keep their spots.

West Bowling A have first-teamers James Dewhirst and Adam Crompton available for their clash at home to Westgate Wolves. Long-serving Martin Tordoff comes in at centre.

Free-scoring Wibsey Warr-iors have been tipped for the Andrew Bennett Memorial Trophy and will aim to prove the pundits right when they visit Dearne Valley Bulldogs, where they won 47-22 in the league.

Derby pride is at stakewhen Undercliffe entertain Bank Top Harriers.