Mark Elliott, left, makes his Siam Cup debut on Saturday alongside older brother Jim, right. (Picture by Adrian Miller, 0573506)

TWO Elliotts will take to the field for Guernsey tomorrow as they look to defend the Siam Cup. Ten-year veteran Jim is joined for the first time by younger brother Mark in the starting XV to face Jersey as the debutant realises a long-term ambition.

‘I have played under-18 and under-21 Murattis in football, South-West Counties in the seniors and hockey Uptons for Colombians, but the Siam has something a bit different from all the others,’ said the 27-year-old.

‘This is the biggest sporting event in the Channel Islands in my mind and is the one I have always wanted to be involved in. Guernsey against Jersey games are going to have that inter-insular rivalry whatever the occasion, but the build up to it and the history behind it [the Siam] makes it that bit more special.’

Mark has been selected on the wing, Jim outside centre.