YORK RUFC will look to put a miserable December well behind them by taking maximum points at Keighley in Yorkshire One.

Two successive defeats and no wins in four have effectively ended York's promotion dreams but lock Brad Macdonald's return to the second row gives the Clifton Parkers some cheer - adding weight, height and aggression to a forward pack which has struggled in recent weeks.

Ollie Councell gets the chance of an extended run at open side due to the long-term unavailability of Stu Davies.

Ian Davies drops down to the bench.

Updated: 09:31 Friday, January 06, 2006