TEAM NEWS – Knights named for return to Castle Park

2nd January 2026

Darren Fearn and Sir Ian McGeechan have named their team to face Caldy at Castle Park tomorrow. 

Lewis Thiede starts in the front row for his 100th appearance at Doncaster Knights, he is joined by loose head Conor Davidson and Hooker Fred Davies.

Adam Hopkinson comes into the second row to join Ehize Ehizode. With Rhys Tait slotting back into the starting line up in the back row. Josh Bainbridge keeps his spot as the other Flanker, with Jasper McGuire starting at 8.

Big news in the back line as Alex Dolly returns from a long injury to start at scrum half, pairing up with Morgan Bunting at fly half.  

Our centre partnership remains unchanged as Zach Kerr and Joe Margetts line up alongside each other. Both the Olowofela twins start on opposing wings, with Telusa Veainu the full back between them. 

Ben Chapman is named as the replacement hooker, alongside replacement props, Logovi’i Mulipola and Ethan Hulme. East Timor Viliamu and Rueben Parsons are the remaining forward replacements. 

Sale Sharks loan player, Nye Thomas is named as the replacement scrum half. With Connor Edwards and Matt McNab the impact backs. 

The game at Castle Park kicks off at 2:30, secure your tickets here!

SQUAD: 1. Conor Davidson 2. Fred Davies, 3. Lewis Thiede, 4. Ehize Ehizode, 5. Adam Hopkinson, 6. Rhys Tait 7. Josh Bainbridge, 8. Jasper McGuire, 9. Alex Dolly. 10. Morgan Bunting, 11. Jordan Olowofela, 12. Zach Kerr 13. Joe Margetts, 14. Ryan Olowofela, 15. Telusa Veainu

REPLACEMENTS: 16. Ben Chapman, 17. Logovi’i Mulipola, 18. Ethan Hulme, 19. East Timor Viliamu, 20. Rueben Parsons, 21. Nye Thomas, 22. Connor Edwards, 23. Matt McNab.  

Unavailable for selection: Andrew Turner, Josh Williams, Thom Smith, Joe Jones, Russell Bennett, Olllie Fox, Morgan Jones, Ben Murphy, Semesa Rokoduguni, Connor Hancock, Tye Raymont