Eaton names 20-man squad for âBattle of the Big Catsâ : Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:55 pm
Keighley Cougars Head coach Barry Eaton has named a 20-man squad from whom he will select the final 17 to play against engage Super League club Castleford Tigers in the Carnegie Challenge Cup Fourth Round at Cougar Park on Sunday (3.00pm).
And, in with a chance of making his debut will be back-row forward Ben Sagar who has fought his way back to fitness after undergoing a knee reconstruction operation last year.
Eaton said: "We've been impressed by Ben's dedication, the way in which he has approached his rehabilitation and his training. He has earned his chance to be considered and the time is coming when he will be a regular contender for first-team consideration."
Loose forward Greg Nicholson has passed a fitness test on his shoulder injury.
The Cougars squad is (from) George Rayner, Sam Gardner, Ryan Smith, Dan Potter, Daley Williams, Gavin Duffy, Jon Presley, Danny Jones, Scott Law, Neil Lowe, James Feather, Will Cartledge, Karl Gunney, Ollie Pursglove, Greg Nicholson, Jamaine Wray, Carl Hughes, Simon Bissell, Lee Mapals, Ben Sagar.
The Cougars have announced that fans will be able to pay on the gate for this Sunday's Battle of the Big Cats Carnegie Challenge Cup tie. Cougars General Manager Helen Carter said: âThere has been a fantastic take up of tickets for the game but there are still plenty available and by opening up the turnstiles for paying fans it will guarantee for a fantastic day of Rugby Leagueâ.