Match Preview
The 2nd XV will take on Musselburgh 3rd XV at Pinkie Playing Fields, Musselburgh on Saturday, keen to avenge for a tough loss in East Lothian earlier in the campaign, and having played together more consistently over the past few months, are confident of a better display. Availability is good, and competition for spots in the 1s has intensified lately, thus a strong 2s selection is likely.
1st XV
After last Saturday's postponement, this weekend sees the second attempt at the final game of the first portion of the 2016-17 East 2 season, after which the league will split into a top 6 and bottom 8 to conclusion. Having now played everyone but the Medics, and following Saturday's 44-24 defeat at Dalkeith, Leith are disappointed to have a top 6 finish outwith their own control. In order to compete in the Championship (2A) section, a bonus point victory is required, whilst also hoping that Edinburgh Northern emerge without any points from their home fixture with league leaders Broughton. Our visitors have had a fairly successful first season in East 2, sitting just 3 places behind Leith in 10th position going into the weekend, and come off a 25-14 victory over Liberton in their last outing, on December 14. Whatever the outcome on Saturday, the first 13 games see Leith looking to finish the 2016-17 campaign strongly, and to that end, a big home crowd cheering the boys on will go along way to supporting this aim.
Two good games ensured. Get down and cheer both teams on!
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