Nicholls is joined by Lee Richardson, Lewis Bridger, Edward Kennett, Cameron Woodward and Simon Gustafsson in a new-look Eagles squad. �

"I'd be mortified if we're not in the play-offs," said promoter Martin Hagon, who has lost world champion Nicki Pedersen to the revamped points limit.

"Once we get there I can see no reason why we can't go on and win the league."