Pirates v The Gladiators Preview

The Plymouth ProwPark Gladiators return to Cab Direct Championship action this evening, when they take on the Poole Pirates away at Wimborne Road. (tapes up 7.30pm)

Having delivered a comprehensive victory with a full 1-7 in their last meeting against The Edinburgh Monarchs, the Gladiators are forced into a team change, with Dan Thompson out after suffering a dislocated shoulder whilst riding for Team GB in the SON 2 final at Belle Vue. Former Pirate Drew Kemp comes in as his replacement.

Teams:

Poole Pirates: 

1 Richard Lawson 2 Tobias Thomsen 3 Ben Cook (Capt) 4 Zach Cook 5 Tom Brennan 6 Sam Hagon 7 Vinnie Foord. Team manager Neil Middleditch.

Plymouth Gladiators: 

1 Nico Covatti 2 Alfie Bowtell 3 Drew Kemp (Guest) 4 Kyle Newman 5 Ben Barker (Capt) 6 Joe Thompson 7 Jacob Hook  Team manager Garry May

Image credit: Dan Westlake