WEST BANK urgently need players to maintain the club's two open-age teams in the North West Counties ARL.

The first team starts its fixtures in the Premier Division on Saturday, August 29 away to local rivals Farnworth. The second team is at home to Kirkholt from Rochdale.

The club are looking for players of any age or experience to boost their relatively small squad.

Youngsters of quality looking to start a career in the game will have a great chance to impress the scouts from the professional clubs.

Others just looking for a game of amateur rugby league each week are also welcome whatever their background or experience of the game.

Any players interested should attend training at West Bank Sports ground each Tuesday and Thursday starting at 6.45pm or ring secretary Ian Woodward on 0151-420 4853 for further details.

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