
Team News: Coventry Rugby vs Caldy RFC | Round 22
Team News: Coventry Rugby vs Caldy RFC | Round 22
Saturday 4th April | Nick Newbold Stadium | 15:00 KO Champ Rugby – Round 22 Coventry Rugby return to action this Saturday as they host Caldy RFC at the Nick Newbold Stadium, with the Blue-and-Whites looking to build momentum heading into the closing stages of the Champ Rugby campaign.
Saturday 4th April | Nick Newbold Stadium | 15:00 KO Champ Rugby – Round 22 Coventry Rugby return to action this Saturday as they host Caldy RFC at the Nick Newbold Stadium, with the Blue-and-Whites looking to build momentum heading into the closing stages of the Champ Rugby campaign.
Head coach Alex Rae has named a strong matchday 23 for Round 22, blending experience with exciting attacking options across the park.
Aristot Benz-Salomon lines up at loosehead prop, joined in the front row by skipper Jordon Poole and Matt Johnson. The second row sees Jack Shine and Senitiki Nayalo combine, while a dynamic back row of Mackenzie Graham, Tom Ball, and Morgan Strong completes the pack.
At scrum-half, Josh Barton links up with Tommy Mathews at fly-half, forming the key decision-making axis for Coventry.
Out wide, Jack Reeves and David Opoku-Fordjour occupy the wings, with Tom Bacon positioned at full-back. In midfield, Api Bavadra and Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti provide a strong blend of creativity and physicality.
Coventry’s bench offers plenty of impact, with Murray Davidson, Keston Lines, and Eliot Salt among the forward replacements, while Sam Maunder, Morgan Adderly-Jones, and Onisivoro Sukani Nayagi provide options in the backs.
With the season entering its final stretch, Coventry will be eager to make home advantage count and continue building momentum in front of their supporters.
Coventry Rugby Matchday Squad vs Caldy RFC
Starting XV
Aristot Benz-Salomon
Jordon Poole (c)
Matt Johnson
Jack Shine
Senitiki Nayalo
Mackenzie Graham
Tom Ball
Morgan Strong
Josh Barton
Tommy Mathews
Jack Reeves
Api Bavadra
Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti
David Opoku-Fordjour
Tom Bacon
Replacements
16. Murray Davidson
17. Keston Lines
18. Eliot Salt
19. Dan Green
20. Allan Ferrie
21. Sam Maunder
22. Morgan Adderly-Jones
23. Onisivoro Sukani Nayagi




