Eastbourne Eagles have replaced Ben Hopwood with Ellis Perks in their line-up.
The switch is believed to be intended to free up space within the points limit to make a further change later this week.
Perks impressed as guest No.1 in the win at Coventry yesterday.
But news that Hopwood has been left out will shock many Eagles fans.
A stunned Hopwood admitted "Gutted isn't the word" in an immediate reaction on Facebook.
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