CHRIS Holder is set to return to action when Pirates launch their defence of the Elite League title against Swindon today (noon).

The Aussie charger missed the second leg of the Elite Shield against Coventry due to illness but should be back for the clash at Wimborne Road.

Poole promoter Matt Ford told the club website: "I am really hoping Easter will start well for us and we can get our first league points on the board."

Pirates: (from) Hans Andersen, Krzysztof Buczkowski, Chris Holder, Brady Kurtz, Davey Watt, Adam Ellis, Kyle Newman.

Robins: (from) Jason Doyle, Josh Grajczonek, Nick Morris, Justin Sedgmen, Rohan Tungate, Stefan Nielsen, Charles Wright.