ULLADULLA United product Tom Engelbrecht and his ACT/NSW Country side will play their state rivals, NSW Metropolitan, in the Second XI competition next week at Blacktown International Sportspark, starting Monday.
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NSW Metro will be led by Blues batsman Ryan Gibson and Sydney Thunder wicketkeeper-batsman Jay Lenton captains Country from behind the stumps.
Gibson is one of six contracted Blues in the Metro squad alongside paceman Mickey Edwards, Ryan Hadley, spinners Daniel Fallins, Param Uppal and batsman Ryan Hackney.
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Blues left-arm quick Greg West has been named for ACT/NSW Country.
ACT/NSW Country have also named a squad of 12 players for the fixture, which also includes South Coast product Blake Nikitaras.
The corresponding match last season at North Dalton Park, Wollongong, ended in a draw due to inclement weather.
Both teams are seeking their first win of the season after Metro started the Second XI season with two draws, while ACT/NSW Country have registered one draw and a loss.
ACT/NSW Country squad: Jayden Park, Blake Nikitaras, Justin Avendano, Jay Lenton (c), Hayden Kerr, Daniel Leerdam, Beau McClintock, Tom Engelbrecht, Ben Taylor, Greg West, Tom Pinson and Sam Skelly.
NSW Metro squad: Ryan Gibson (c), James Campbell, Mickey Edwards, Daniel Fallins, Ryan Hackney, Ryan Hadley, Lachlan Hearne, Tyran Liddiard, Daniel Solway, Charlie Stobo, Param Uppal and Tim Ward.