Adam Birchall was struggling with an ankle injury, however Shirtliff confirmed "Adam is fine now,""He has done a certain amount of training this week and Wales very kindly allowed him to stay here for some treatment.
"We will have to have a good look at Adrian, though, as he has been very ill this week"
New on loan signing Allan Russell is exepcted to battle with Birchall for the 1 position available if Brown dosn't make it.