Gateshead 10

Fax 36

And Ben Black to get 3 Trys!

Struggle first half but pull away second
Gateshead 22-38 Halifax
(ht 16-16)
att: 850

I predict the pitch will be tighter than a camel's ass in a sandstorm.

Seriously though, getting a good start is the key. If they get early encouragement, it could be a very hard game.

Gateshead have acquired three good players in Franze, Youngquest and Kahler in recent months, and will prove no walkovers. Besides, it's going to be torrential thunderstorms (no pun intended) this weekend and that'll make it hard work.

They've just signed another Cas player on loan as well.

I sense a reverse "hangover" this time, with Fax wanting to make amends for last weekend.

This could go either way - if the passes stick, and we get on top, it could be a cricket score to Fax... Gateshead 18 : Fax 68

...if we try and score on every set, then it'll be much closer... Gateshead 28 : Fax 36.

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