North Midlands have recalled Luctonians trio Alex James, Darren Brick and Nick Byron for their County Championship Shield promotion decider.

The trio missed last week's win over Cumbria at Stourbridge because they were required by their club for the North Midlands Cup final.

Teenage fly-half James takes the place of Malvern player Ryan Watkins, who moves to the bench.

North Midlands play Northumberland at Tynedale on Saturday at 1500 BST.