TEAM NEWS: Knights named to face the Sharks at Castle Park
31st October 2024
Joe Ford and Sir Ian McGeechan have named their squad to take on Premiership Club, Sale Sharks on Friday Night.
With Ben Murphy missing out due to being cited for a high tackle during the Bedford game, Morgan Strong is given the captaincy for Friday’s fixture.
Strong is accompanied on the back row by Archie Smeaton and our brand new short term loan player, Tom Currie. Josh Williams and Thom Smith make up the second row, with Andrew Turner, George Roberts and Joe Jones in the front row.
Our half back pairing remains the same as the last game, with Ollie Fox at 9 and Russell Bennett at 10. In the centres, George Wacokecoke returns from injury to join Connor Edwards. This means that Zach Kerr will be rested.
Our back three also stays the same as Bedford, with Jordan Olowofela and Harry Davey on the wings, and Telusa Veainu at full back.
Fred Davies, Jasper McGuire and Lewis Thiede are the replacement front row. Euan McVie, the second of the temporary loan pairings, will come on in the second row.
Ben Chapman, who can play back row as well as hooker, is acting as back row replacement this week.
Alex Dolly and Morgan Bunting make up the half back replacements, with Maliq Holden as the spare back on the bench.
Starting XV | 15, Telusa Veainu. 14, Harry Davey. 13, George Wacokecoke. 12, Connor Edwards. 11, Jordan Olowofela. 10, Russell Bennett. 9, Ollie Fox. 1, Andrew Turner. 2, George Roberts. 3, Joe Jones. 4, Josh Williams. 5, Thom Smith. 6, Tom Currie. 7, Archie Smeaton. 8, Morgan Strong (C).
Replacements | 16, Fred Davies. 17, Jasper McGuire. 18, Lewis Thiede. 19, Euan McVie. 20, Ben Chapman. 21, Alex Dolly. 22, Morgan Bunting 23, Maliq Holden.
Unavailable for selection due to injury: Semesa Rokoduguni, Cory Teague, Logoviāi Mulipola, Adam Hopkinson, Conor Davidson, Taniela Ramasibana.
Tickets for this fixture are still available for purchase! With seated tickets mainly sold out, it is guaranteed to be a fantastic atmosphere at Castle Park.
Friday 1st Nov – 7:30 PM Kick off!