Beverley RUFC return to North One League action after almost a month's lay-off when they host Cleckheaton at Beaver Park (kick-off 2.15pm).

The Beavers will be praying the frosty weather eases to allow the game to go ahead.

Last Saturday the referee for the Second XV game against Pocklington 1sts called the game off, much to the disappointment and annoyance of both teams.

Coach James McKay is delighted with the numbers who have reported for training since the New Year.

He said: "We had 30 players training on Tuesday, which is very pleasing given the freezing cold weather.

"Junior (Tupai) and I need that because with the dearth of rugby over the last month, we have no recent performances to judge selection from other than what we can see in training."

New arrival, Aussie half-back Mark Tarasenko, who has joined the club on the recommendation of former Beaver Tim Carney, will probably figure somewhere in the first team squad.

With the exception of lock Gavin Gibson, it is hoped Beverley will have a full list of players to choose from.

The 2nd Xv are away to Cleckheaton and the Bandits take on Bridlington at Beaver Park.

Beverley RUFC Squad from which 1st and 2nd teams will be selected

R. Bussey, V. Collingwood, J. Gardiner, J. Tupai, F. Oakey, P. Duboulay, M. Kilgannon, I. Archibald, F. Pickering, R. Todd, M. Shaw, S. Cameron, M. Hatfield, A. Meagher, G. Jackson, S. Puckering, F. Hopa, T. Riby-French, D. Worrall, J. McKay, M. Tarasenko, J. Thorne, P. Crombie, C. Brant, D. Brant, D. Hodgson, A. Spence, D. Wilkes, D. Mackeyvych, K. Snelling, J. Gill, C. Infield, S. Cross, D. Parry, S. Jenney, A. Smith, A. Hancock.

1st XV meet clubhouse 1pm, 2nd XV meet clubhouse 12 noon.