Rovers injury problems have mounted even further following news that club Captain Lewis Sparrow (back), Billy Radley (back), Jimmy Webb (groin) and Richard Halle (virus) have been added to the already lengthy injury list.

They join four players who are all out for the rest of the season, Albert Levett (broken metatarsal), Ty Benjamin (ankle), Adam Holmes (knee) and Billy Johnson (knee).

Boss Dan Trenkel has called upon Under 18 rising talent Tom Roberts who could make his senior debut for the club.