Ayr head to Goldenacre on Saturday to face Heriot's, knowing that they can't afford to take their foot off the gas with only four ties left in this season's RBS Premiership. Heriot's ran Ayr close at their last encounter at Millbrae in September and will have the added home advantage.
"With a game in hand over Melrose who sit above them in the league, Heriot's will be desperate to secure that fourth spot and a return to British and Irish Cup action," says Ayr head coach Kenny Murray. "Heriot's will have our full respect and attention this Saturday."
He adds: "In what remains a tight and exciting league, this match throws up the prospect of a really tough encounter."
Ayr's squad is bolstered by two Glasgow Warriors on the injury comeback trail. Props Ed Kalman and Jon Welsh have been regular draftees for Ayr over the past few seasons and have turned out for Stirling County in recent B&I Cup matches.
Besides their addition, there are few changes to the team that faced Hillhead/Jordanhill in the RBS West Regional Cup a fortnight ago. Centre/winger Robbie Fergusson drops to the bench following his Scotland under-20s duties. Stuart Fenwick starts at hooker with David Young amongst the replacements, where he is joined by back rower Graham Fisken, who has recovered from a dead leg.
Team (subject to change on match day):
Grant Anderson, Craig Gossman, Ross Curle, Dean Kelbrick, Kerr Gossman; Finn Russell, Peter Jericevich; Nick Cox, Stuart Fenwick, Jon Welsh; Scott Sutherland, Nick Campbell; Colin White, Andrew Dunlop, Calum Forrester (capt).
Replacements:
David Young, Ed Kalman, Graham Fisken, Robbie Fergusson, Murray McConnell.
Kick-off 2pm. Follow score updates on Facebook or Twitter.
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