List returns to be on familiar ground

The loosehead prop was signed on deadline day yesterday as Clive Griffiths strengthens his front row ahead of the National One run-in.

List said: “I learnt a lot in France and hopefully I can bring those the skills and experiences over and put them to use.

“In my last spell here I player under Griff and that definitely played a part in my decision to return but also having someone with Darren’s [Morris] experience was a factor.

“I believe that scrum-wise you can never stop learning and to learn from someone with Darren’s CV is a massive for me.

“There are a few other familiar faces still here also - it’s great to see Kendo here and still going strong.”

List’ arrival comes too late to make the squad for today’s home game with Blaydon, a side who defeated the table-toppers in the reverse fixture earlier in the season.

Wharfedale head coach Jon Feeley welcomes back a raft of players with Chris Steel, Ian Larkin, Richard Rhodes, Christian Georgiou, Josh Prell and Scott Jordan all available again as the Greens look to complete a league double over Richmond.

Bottom-markers Hull Ionians visit Worthing knowing the confirmation of their relegation back to National Two North is only a matter of weeks away.