Lineup: Ealing Trailfinders vs Worcester Warriors

2026 begins with a top of the table clash with Ealing Trailfinders hosting Worcester Warriors in Round Thirteen of the Champ.

Ben Ward has named four changes in his matchday squad to face the West Midlands side on Saturday afternoon.

Josh Taylor retains his place as skipper to captain the side against Worcester Warriors. He is joined by Kyle Hatherell after the South African scored two tries against Cornish Pirates last weekend. Conor Oliver also returns to the squad for the first time since Round Four.

Kyle Whyte returns to the starting XV at loosehead with Scott Buckley at hooker, and George Davies at tighthead.

David Bridge moves from the back row into the engine room this weekend alongside Matas Jurevicius.

Craig Hampson and Dan Jones remain as the starting halfback pairing.

Jordan Holgate lines up at inside centre with Francis Moore on the outside.

In the back three, Angus Kernohan and Geordie Gwynn start on the wings with Patrick Campbell at fullback.

Harry Thompson comes onto the bench as does Rory Scannell after starting in the centres in Round Twelve. Ben Ward names a 6-2 split.

Kick-off is 3pm, Saturday 3 January at Trailfinders Sports Club.

Watch the match on Clubber TV. 

Starting XV: 

15. Patrick Campbell

14. Angus Kernohan

13. Francis Moore

12. Jordan Holgate

11. Geordie Gwynn

10. Dan Jones

9. Craig Hampson

1. Kyle Whyte

2. Scott Buckley

3. George Davies

4.  David Bridge

5. Matas Jurevicius

6. Kyle Hatherell

7. Conor Oliver

8. Josh Taylor (c)

Replacements: 

16. Harry Thompson

17. Mark Donnelly

18. Kabous Bezuidenhout

19. Sean Lonsdale

20. Jamie Carr

21. Gabriel Mann

22. Sam Edwards

23. Rory Scannell