MINEHEAD Barbarians will be looking to maintain their impressive home form when they play promoted Huish Tigers in Counties Two Somerset tomorrow (Sat, 3p.m.).
The Babas have piled up 95 point at Ellicombe Road this season with splendid victories over Wells and Imperial.
But they have come unstuck in away games, conceding 84 points in losing at Taunton and Avon.
Although early days yet, Tigers have made a good start in the higher division, winning three of their four matches. However, they also lost at Avon 34-17 a fortnight ago.
Babas' head coach MIck Orton said yesterday: "We will be fielding a similar side to last week but there will be changes.
"I was impressed with the way the players never gave up right until the end at Avon. It speaks volumes for the ethos and culture that Minehead is building.
"We are looking forward to the game against Tigers and for another good sized crowd."
Minehead squad: Ben Willes (capt), Dave Swann, George Stevens, Kyle Roberts, Ryan Nunn, Ben Mouzouri, Richard Holness, Ben Jones, Will Hawker, Charlie Gunter, Jacob Gower, Chris Govier, James Day, James Cox, Jack Claydon, Sam Chinn, Bruce Bullard, Sean Beaver.
Minehead 2nd XV, who gained a fine 67-19 home win over their Tor counterparts at home last weekend, are away to Weston in Somerset Four Somerset South.
After only three matches Minehead are lying second, while Weston have yet to obtain a point.
Meanwhile Wiveliscombe, who have yet to get off the mark, having lost their opening four matches, are away to leaders Plymstock Albion Oaks in Counties One Western West tomorrow.
Wiveliscombe went down 28-20 at home to Pirates Amateurs last weekend, after leading 20-5 at half time after playing up the slope in the opening 40 minutes.
Wiveliscombe 2nd XV are home to North Petherton in Counties Three Somerset South.






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