A few changes have been made from the tough away fixture against Rugby Lions 2 weeks previous. This week will see Graham Davies make his debut for Five Ways at openside flanker. Returning from injury, Jess Banner starts in the centre and partners Simon Lammas. After impressing recently for the 2nd XV, Scott Adkins makes his start for the 1st XV on the wing.

1. A. Rodgers
2. A. Nock
3. A. Hayden
4. C. Davies
5. M Hurst
6. G. Leech
7. G. Davies
8. N. Penn
9. S. Statham
10. J. Mounter (c)
11. D. Nash
12. J. Banner (vc)
13. S. Lammas
14. S. Adkins
15. I. Chaston

16. K. Mitchell
17. J. Wilkes
18. J. McGlade
19. P. Thomas
20. C. Waghorn