PROP-forward Bill Coxon returns in the Kendal starting line-up to face National League 3 North leaders Halifax at Ovenden Park on Saturday.

Coxon has missed two matches since after coming off with a dead leg against Dudley Kingswinford.

Scrum-half Mark Airey is also recalled in place of James Gough after recovering from a rib injury. In the centr, Paul Dodds retains his place, with Dennis Bibby, also fit again after a knock, on the bench.

Team: S. Mullholland, J. Balmer, P. Dodds, M. Armstrong, L. Ladell, D. Stephens, M. Airey, B. Coxon, D. Green, R. Harryman, A. Hudson, M. Capstick, K. Robinson, M. Bowman, A. Bateson.

Replacements: A. Martindale, J. Nicholson, D. Preston, D. Bibby.

The team coach leaves at 10.45am and a supporters' coach at 11am, both from Kendal Cricket Club.

The Seconds travel to Halifax while the thirds are at home to Millom.