Ayr welcome Gala to Millbrae on Saturday for a crucial clash in the RBS Premiership. Ayr slipped back to fourth place in the standings after last weekend's disappointing away loss to Currie and will be hoping to make up some ground with a strong performance at home against top-of-the-table Gala.
"Gala are riding high this week after their win at Aberdeen," says Ayr head coach Peter Laverie. "Still, they have to come to Millbrae where we will be looking to make amends and maintain our challenge for the league title."
The team has been slightly reshuffled this week. With Finn Russell starting his first match for Glasgow Warriors, Ross Curle takes over at stand-off with Murray McConnell named as his half-back partner.
Winger Craig Gossman and flanker Callum Templeton return from injury, whilst Denford Mutamangira starts at prop. Peter McCallum moves to the second row and Graham Williamson provides cover on what is yet again a very strong bench.
Laverie is looking forward to what will be a tough encounter.
"I have no doubt George (Graham) will have his troops well-marshalled and ready to go. It could be some spectacle for the Millbrae faithful and Gala supporters. Definitely worth seeing, I'd say."
Team:
15. Grant Anderson (capt), 14. Craig Gossman, 13. Robbie Fergusson, 12. Dean Kelbrick, 11. Kerr Gossman; 10. Ross Curle, 9. Murray McConnell; 1. Denford Mutamangira, 2. Fergus Scott, 3. Nick Cox; 4. Peter McCallum, 5. Scott Sutherland; 6. Callum Templeton, 7. Andrew Dunlop, 8. Graham Fisken.
Replacements:
16. David Young, 17. George Hunter, 18. Graham Williamson, 19. Peter Jericevich, 20. Richard Dalgleish.
Kick-off 3pm.
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