Coventry Rugby Name Side for Nottingham Clash in Second Matt Gallagher Cup
Coventry Rugby Name Side for Nottingham Clash in Second Matt Gallagher Cup
Coventry Rugby return to Champ Rugby action on Friday night as they travel to Lady Bay Sports Ground to face Nottingham Rugby in Round 23, with kick-off scheduled for 19:45.
Coventry Rugby return to Champ Rugby action on Friday night as they travel to Lady Bay Sports Ground to face Nottingham Rugby in Round 23, with kick-off scheduled for 19:45.
The fixture also marks the second-ever Matt Gallagher Cup, and the first meeting played in his memory since his passing on 8th March. The occasion adds further significance to the contest, as both clubs honour a figure who made a lasting impact.
Head Coach has named a strong side for the trip, with Jordon Poole captaining the team from hooker.
In the front row, Poole is joined by loosehead Aristot Benz-Salomon and tighthead Eliot Salt. The second row sees Dan Green partner Senitiki Nayalo, while the back row trio consists of Allan Ferrie, Tom Ball, and Morgan Strong at number eight.
At scrum-half, Sam Maunder links up with Tommy Mathews in the half-backs. The midfield combination features Api Bavadra and Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti, providing both physicality and creativity in the centres.
Out wide, Jack Reeves and David Opoku-Fordjour take their places on the wings, with Tom Bacon named at fullback to complete the starting XV.
Among the replacements, Coventry boast a blend of experience and impact options. Murray Davidson, Keston Lines, and Matt Johnson provide cover in the front row, while Jack Shine and Mackenzie Graham offer reinforcement in the pack.
Josh Barton and Morgan Adderly-Jones are set to provide energy in the backs, with Onisivoro Sukani Nayagi rounding off the matchday 23.
Coventry Rugby will be aiming to build momentum as the Champ Rugby season approaches its conclusion, with Friday night’s clash offering another opportunity to secure valuable points on the road in what is set to be a meaningful and competitive encounter.
Coventry Rugby Matchday Squad vs Nottingham Rugby
1. Aristot Benz-Salomon
2. Jordon Poole (c)
3. Eliot Salt
4. Dan Green
5. Senitiki Nayalo
6. Allan Ferrie
7. Tom Ball
8. Morgan Strong
9. Sam Maunder
10. Tommy Mathews
11. Jack Reeves
12. Api Bavadra
13. Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti
14. David Opoku-Fordjour
15. Tom Bacon
Replacements
16. Murray Davidson
17. Keston Lines
18. Matt Johnson
19. Jack Shine
20. Mackenzie Graham
21. Josh Barton
22. Morgan Adderly-Jones
23. Onisivoro Sukani Nayagi
Kick-off is at 19:45 on Friday 10th April at Lady Bay Sports
