MATT Birch could make his first appearance of the season for Bromsgrove RFC First XV this Saturday.

Injury-hit Birch has been sidelined since breaking his leg in training in October.

Before that, during the close season, he suffered bruising in an accident at work.

But coach Dean Ball said the flyhalf would be available for selection ahead of Stoke's visit to Finstall Park.

Ball added: "He's been training hard and is confident he will be fit and raring to go on Saturday."