Head coach Alex Rae’s side make a number of key selections as they look to build momentum heading into the closing stages of the campaign, with Morgan Strong captaining the side from number eight.

In the front row, Aristot Benz-Salomon and Eliot Salt pack down either side of hooker Murray Davidson, while the second row sees Jack Shine partner Senitiki Nayalo. Davidson makes his first start in the Champ after a number of appearances off the bench this season. The back row features Dan Green, Allan Ferrie, and skipper Strong completing a physical forward unit.

At half-back, Sam Maunder links up with Tommy Mathews, providing a dynamic axis to guide Coventry around the park.

The midfield pairing of Api Bavadra and Oli Morris offers a balance of power and creativity, while the back three sees Jack Reeves and David Opoku-Fordjour on the wings, with Tom Bacon providing experience from full-back.

Coventry’s replacements bench offers strong impact options, including Jordon Poole and Keston Lines in the front row, while Mackenzie Graham and Onisivoro Sukani Nayagi provide forward reinforcements. Josh Barton, Morgan Adderly-Jones, and Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti complete the matchday 23.

Coventry Rugby Matchday Squad

Starting XV

1. Aristot Benz-Salomon

2. Murray Davidson

3. Eliot Salt

4. Jack Shine

5. Senitiki Nayalo

6. Dan Green

7. Allan Ferrie

8. Morgan Strong (C)

9. Sam Maunder

10. Tommy Mathews

11. Jack Reeves

12. Api Bavadra

13. Oli Morris

14. David Opoku-Fordjour

15. Tom Bacon

Replacements
16. Jordon Poole
17. Keston Lines
18. Matt Johnson
19. Mackenzie Graham
20. Onisivoro Sukani Nayagi
21. Josh Barton
22. Morgan Adderly-Jones
23. Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti