Whelan's return is a big boost to the Cockles, and is supplemented by the returns of Outside back Richard Bright and props Tom Barnard and Tom Brown, all of whom were missing last weekend.
Squad selection as follows:
Nick Halse
Charlie Gibbings
Tom Barnard
Lewis Cooper
Mike Richards
Davy McGregor
Dave Bargent
Sam Richardson (Captain)
Lloyd Watkins
Tom Whelan
Jack Downie
George Meadows
Dan Powell
Matt Ryan
Rich Bright
Reps:
Tom Brown
Dan Armstrong
Henry Goldson
Pete Ingoldsby
Regards
Jon