LUKE Ladell makes his debut appearance for Kendal RUFC in their National League 2 match at Penzance and Newlyn on Saturday.

Ladell, who joined the club from Kirkby Lonsdale in the close season, comes in on the right wing for Jason Balmer, who injured a hamstring in Saturday's 35-17 victory over Fylde.

Dave Preston starts in the second row in place of Keith Robinson as he switches to loose forward for Mark Bowman, who is unavailable to travel.

Three of the replace-ments are players making comebacks from injury with Dan Bowman (shoulder), Mike Capstick (concussion) and James Hadwin (leg), with second-team forward Alan Holmes also included.

Team: D. Stephens, L. Ladell,

S. Healey, I. Voortman, M. Armstrong, M. Scott, D. Jijana, B. Coxon, I. Gowing, I. Thompson, D. Preston, A. Hudson, C. Wolstenholme, K. Robinson, A. Bateson (capt).

Replacements: A. Holmes, M. Capstick, D. Bowman, J. Hadwin.

January 2, 2003 14:00