The Plymouth ProwPark Gladiators return to Cab Direct Championship action this evening, when they take on the Poole Pirates away at Wimborne Road. (tapes up 7.30pm)

Having delivered a comprehensive victory with a full 1-7 in their last meeting against The Edinburgh Monarchs, the Gladiators are forced into a team change, with Dan Thompson out after suffering a dislocated shoulder whilst riding for Team GB in the SON 2 final at Belle Vue. Former Pirate Drew Kemp comes in as his replacement.

Teams:

Poole Pirates: 

1 Richard Lawson 2 Tobias Thomsen 3 Ben Cook (Capt) 4 Zach Cook 5 Tom Brennan 6 Sam Hagon 7 Vinnie Foord. Team manager Neil Middleditch.

Plymouth Gladiators: 

1 Nico Covatti 2 Alfie Bowtell 3 Drew Kemp (Guest) 4 Kyle Newman 5 Ben Barker (Capt) 6 Joe Thompson 7 Jacob Hook  Team manager Garry May

Image credit: Dan Westlake