TEAM NEWS – Knights named to face Worcester at Sixways Stadium

6th February 2026

Darren Fearn and Sir Ian McGeechan have named their team to travel to Worcester Warriors tomorrow. Adam Hopkinson is set to reach his 50th Doncaster Knight appearance on the day. 

Our starting front row remains unchanged with Conor Davidson and Joe Jones as the props, and Fred Davies the hooker in the middle. Captain Ben Murphy returns from injury to start in the second row alongside Morgan Jones. 

Our half-centurion Adam Hopkinson shifts to the back row, joined by Josh Bainbridge on the other flank and East Timor Viliamu at eight. 

Ben Chapman is our replacement hooker, with Logovi’i Mulipola and Cole Keith the spare front row. Ehize Ehizode is the second row on the bench, with Corey Tait proving cover in the back row. 

Our backline is completely unchanged from the squad that defeated Cornish Pirates last week. Alex Dolly and Russell Bennett are the half backs, with Connor Edwards and Joe Margetts in the centre. Ryan Olowofela and Zach Kerr start on the wing, with Telusa Veainu at full back. 

Scrum half Cameron Kelemeti and fly half Morgan Bunting are named on the bench, with Aidan Cross the final back replacement. 

SQUAD: 1. Conor Davidson 2. Fred Davies, 3. Joe Jones, 4. Ben Murphy (C), 5. Morgan Jones, 6. Adam Hopkinson 7. Josh Bainbridge, 8. East Timor Viliamu, 9. Alex Dolly. 10. Russell Bennett, 11. Zach Kerr, 12. Connor Edwards 13. Joe Margetts, 14. Ryan Olowofela, 15. Telusa Veainu

REPLACEMENTS: 16. Ben Chapman, 17. Logovi’i Mulipola, 18. Cole Keith, 19. Ehize Ehizode, 20. Corey Tait, 21. Cameron Nordli-Kelemeti, 22. Morgan Bunting, 23. Aidan Cross.  

Unavailable for selection: Andrew Turner, Josh Williams, Thom Smith, Semesa Rokoduguni, Olllie Fox, Jordan Olowofela, Matt McNab, Jasper McGuire, Rhys Tait, Lewis Thiede, Connor Hancock, Tye Raymont

You can watch the game LIVE at Castle Park where we will be showing the steam, followed by the showing of England V Wales in the Six nations!