FIVE Ways Old Edwardians will consider themselves underdogs for Saturday's North Midlands Shield trip to Veseyans - despite the fact their opponents ply their trade a league lower.

The North Midlands One hosts sit second in their league and, crucially, have already beaten Five Ways 31-0 this season.

And vice captain Ian Carter says it is about time his teammates converted possession into points.

Old Eds lost 24-15 to Upton at the weekend but despite staying fourth from bottom, are only four points behind leaders Yardley in an incredibly tight league.

Five Ways skipper Jez Williams will again be forced to ring the changes for Saturday's tie (ko 2pm) after losing three players at the weekend.

Full back Jon Smith (head injury) and wingers Joe Lindley (damaged ankle) and Micky Butts (shoulder) were ruled out.

Butts and Smith are set to be available on Saturday but Lindley is doubtful.