Goatacre are relishing the chance to put their Jekyll and Hyde start to the season behind them when the first XI entertain unbeaten Trowbridge at home on Saturday in Division One of the Swindon and Stroud Wilts/Glos league.
Captain Pete Turner will be looking for a solid team performance as Aussie all-rounder Scott Curwood and seamer Rahn Heer return to the bowling attack.
In form opener Steve Gee will be looking for support from Rob Turner at the top of the order and Kevin Iles in the middle order.
Sam Parish's form behind the stumps will need to be matched in the field to see if catches can win matches.
The second XI travel to Woodmancote strengthened by the batting of John Wilkins and all rounder Matt Wilkins making his 2004 debut.
In Division six of the Crusader Sports Wiltshire League the third XI benefit from the inclusion of wicket keeper Steve Ferris and seamer Matt Cave for their fixture against Nettleton at Spye Park.
Captain Pat Murphy will be demanding a higher standard of batting following the stinging defeat inflicted by Beehive Bradford last Saturday.
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