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<p>Doncaster Rugby League return to Pitch Two at the Keepmoat Stadium in the final home game of the regular season on Sunday (3pm).</p>

<p>The Dons welcome bottom of the table Hemel Stags, looking to secure a top four finish in Kingstone Press League 1 ahead of the Super 8s.</p>

<p>Last weekend’s victory away at London Skolars secured Doncaster a place in the Super 8s, with the victory ensuring Gary Thornton’s side can finish no lower than eighth place.</p>

<p>A top four finish would ensure the Dons get home advantage in four of the seven Super 8 matches, which will commence from the weekend 22<sup>nd</sup>-24<sup>th</sup> July.</p>

<p>That will be secured at the weekend if Doncaster beat Hemel and Keighley Cougars lose away at Rochdale Hornets.</p>

<p>Head coach Thornton has a selection headache with Sam Doherty looking to keep his place in the side after a hat-trick against the Skolars last weekend.</p>

<p>Makali Aizue who missed last Saturday’s win due to compassionate leave could return and Jason Tali will face a late fitness test looking to shake of a thumb injury.</p>

<p>The likes of Mitch Vincent, Kieran Cross and Aaron Jones-Bishop are also all looking to force their way into the side.</p>

<p>Matt Nicholson and Brad Foster however will both be missing with kne injuries.</p>

<p>Hemel come into the match with only one win all season, which came back in April against South Wales Scorpions.</p>

<p>They have lost their last eight matches in a row, which has seen them slip to the bottom of League 1.</p>

<p>The Stags have conceded 122 points in their last two matches alone at the hands of Barrow Raiders and Rochdale Hornets.</p>

<p>Brad Delaney, who spent time on loan with Doncaster earlier in the season is now at Heme on a similar deal and he could come up against his former teammates on Sunday.</p>

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