TEAM NEWS: Knights named to face Ampthill away

3rd April 2026

Darren Fearn and Sir Ian McGeechan have named their squad to face Ampthill on the road.

Andrew Turner returns to the starting line-up, joining Cole Keith in the front row, while Ben Chapman retains the starting hooker shirt. The second row remains unchanged, with Adam Hopkinson partnering captain Ben Murphy.

The back row is also unchanged, with Jasper McGuire and Josh Bainbridge on the flanks, and East Timor Viliamu at number eight.

The replacement front row features props Logovi’i Mulipola and Lewis Thiede, alongside hooker Fred Davies. Rhys Tait, Morgan Jones and Ehize Ehizode complete the forward replacements.

Ollie Fox keeps the starting shirt at scrum-half, with Russell Bennett continuing as his half-back partner. Alex Dolly is named as the replacement scrum-half.

Semesa Rokoduguni starts in the centres, with Zach Kerr shifting to inside centre. Joe Margetts is named on the bench.

Jordan Olowofela comes into the starting line-up following a successful return from injury last weekend. Aidan Cross takes the other wing, with Telusa Veainu at full-back.

SQUAD: 1. Andrew Turner,  2. Ben Chapman, 3. Cole Keith, 4. Adam Hopkinson, 5. Ben Murphy (C), 6. Jasper McGuire 7. Josh Bainbridge, 8. East Timor Viliamu, 9. Ollie Fox, 10. Russell Bennett, 11. Jordan Olowofela, 12. Zach Kerr 13. Semesa Rokoduguni, 14. Aidan Cross, 15. Telusa Veainu.

REPLACEMENTS: 16. Fred Davies, 17. Logovi’i Mulipola, 18. Lewis Thiede, 19. Morgan Jones, 20. Rhys Tait, 21. Ehize Ehizode 22. Alex Dolly, 23. Joe Margetts. 

Unavailable for selection: Josh Williams, Thom Smith, Connor Edwards, Ryan Olowofela 

Unavailable loan players: Patreece Bell, Connor Hancock, Tye Raymont