Smith faces fitness test for first NUL Div II match at The Rose Bowl

Hampshire Hawks start their Norwich Union League Division Two campaign, when they entertain the Gloucestershire Gladiators at The Rose Bowl on Sunday.

Robin Smith faces a late fitness test after damaging his finger in the recently concluded championship match, with Lawrence Prittipaul standing by.

Jimmy Cook, Hampshire's first eleven coach told the web site, "The lads are determined to go one better this season, after just falling short of promotion in 2001. A good start against the west-country boys will be just the fillip we need."

Hampshire chose from 12: James Hamblin, Neil Johnson, Derek Kenway, Will Kendall, John Crawley, Robin Smith, Giles White, Nic Pothas, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Shaun Udal, Alan Mullally and Lawrence Prittipaul.