POOLE Pirates will kick off their Elite League title defence with a double duel against Swindon following the rearrangement of their opener at King's Lynn.

Pirates will still take on the Stars in a two-legged Elite Shield clash before the league campaign begins but the live Sky meeting between the two on March 31 has been deferred. 

Swindon travel to Wimborne Road for an 11am start on Good Friday (April 3) with the return at Blunsdon beginning at 7.30pm.