The first of Darlington's two Australian signings, lock Frank Jennings, has arrived from Darwin and will be on the bench for today's North One match at Hull.
Skipper Lee Richardson is struggling with a thigh strain so Aquila Tutora stands by to play on the wing, with Charlie Catterall at inside centre as the season's last ever-present, Andrew Pugh, will be out for two weeks with a hamstring injury.
Rory Wood returns at fly half after missing last week's game following a car accident.
Hooker Tom Young has rejoined the club from Harrogate, but prop Mark Cammiss has returned to Durham City.
Middlesbrough retain newcomer Rob Bellaby on the wing for the trip to Westoe, but Andy Micklewright is on the bench and pushing for a recall after injury.
Paul Norris stays at centre as Lee Rust is unfit.
The two teams with 100 per cent records in North Two East meet at West Hartlepool, where Aspatria are the visitors. West bring in David Tighe at scrum half, Rob Thorn on the wing and Neil Howe at centre.
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