RORY SCHLEIN has given the Buildbase Bees a welcome boost by declaring himself fit for tonight’s crunch clash with Poole at Brandon (8pm).
BIRMINGHAM will replace James Birkinshaw on a short-term contract with a new signing after the weekend.
SWINDON ROBINS: Leigh Adams, James Wright, Troy Batchelor, Travis McGowan, Mads Korneliussen (rider replacement), Cory Gathercole, Seb Alden
IPSWICH WITCHES: Robert Miskowiak, Chris Holder, Chris Louis, Steve Johnston, Jaroslaw Hampel (rider replacement), Tobias Kroner, Chris Schramm p>
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TROY Batchelor held his nerve to hand Robins an unlikely point at the Abbey Stadium as their thrilling 45-45 draw with Ipswich kept their 22-monthe unbeaten home recrd intact.
SWINDON ROBINS: Leigh Adams, James Wright, Troy Batchelor, Travis McGowan, Mads Korneliussen (rider replacement), Cory Gathercole, Seb Alden
IPSWICH WITCHES: Robert Miskowiak, Chris Holder, Chris Louis, Steve Johnston, Jaroslaw Hampel (rider replacement), Tobias Kroner, Chris Schramm p>
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ON-FORM Mads Korneliussen has been ruled out of Robins’ home clash with Ipswich tonight.
Ipswich are contesting Monday’s 50-43 defeat at home to Swindon over the appearance of Sheffield rider Joel Parsons.
Great Britain boss Jim Lynch has nominated his six riders to compete for a Grand Prix place in 2009.
Poole Pirates proved too strong for Coventry Bees at Wimborne Road in the Elite League on Wednesday.
ALUN Rossiter is convinced Robins’ stunning TV win at Ipswich on Monday was a landmark moment - and not just because he kept his cool with a referee for once!