Thunder squad confirmed for Toulouse visit

Newcastle Thunder head coach Chris Thorman has named his 21-man squad Saturdays clash against Toulouse Olympique XIII.

The squad sees only one change from the side lost to York Knights last time out.

New Reserves signing Mike Ogunwole is back in the mix and could make his debut stepping up in replacement of university signing Evan Lawther.

Ogunwole who joined the club in recent weeks, previously played in the Army rugby league set-up.   

Mitch Clark is included following his 50^th appearance for the club last time out and Gideon Boafo retains his place after scoring an excellent try of the season contender against York Knights.

Super League loanees Connor Moore and Denive Balmforth are both named following impressive standout performances last week and both Jack Miller and Ted Chapelhow could return to action after struggling with injuries in recent weeks.

NEWCASTLE THUNDER SQUAD

(Player // Player sponsor)

1 Jack Johnson // Tony Carter Transport Ltd.

3 Marcus Walker // BTS Boiler Technical.

5 Alex Clegg // Heist Store Ltd.

6 Alex Donaghy // The Tynemouth Castle Inn, part of The Inn Collection Group.

7 Nikau Williams // MMG Sports.

8 Jay Chapelhow // GMR Construction

9 Curtis Davies // The Bamburgh Castle Inn, part of The Inn Collection Group.

10 Mitch Clark // Ludwell Electrical.

13 Connor Bailey // Stakeford Tyre Services.

14 Denive Balmforth // Italica.

15 Ted Chapelhow // GMR Construction

17 Robert Tuliatu // Wallsend Eagles.

18 Jake Lightowler // Gunpoint.

20 Gideon Boafo // Tony Carter Transport Ltd.

23 Connor Moore // Derwent View Group.

26 Mac Walsh // National Care Network.

27 Jack Miller // The Parker Family.

28 Tyler Walton // Lowes Financial Management.

29 Paddy Burns // AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR.

40 Evan Simons // Tony Carter Transport Ltd.

41 Mike Ogunwole // AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR.