Matchday information: Ealing Trailfinders v Nottingham
Ealing Trailfinders return home for Round Twenty-Two of the Champ. They face Nottingham in a bid to make history in the competition.
This Saturday, Ealing Trailfinders have the opportunity to break the Champ Rugby record for the most consecutive wins in the regular league season.
Ben Ward has named his matchday squad to face Nottingham on Saturday 4 April.
In a changed front row, Mike Willemse leads the squad as skipper with Lefty Zigiriadis at loosehead and George Davis at tighthead.
A changed engine room sees Matas Jurevisius and Sean Lonsdale start.
Gabriel Mann starts at blindside flanker with Conor Oliver at openside. Will Montgomery starts at eight.
Ben Ward names an changed halfback pairing. Michael Stronge returns to scrum-half with George Worboys at fly-half.
Rory Scannell starts at inside centre and Francis Moore is on the outside.
Tom Collins is joined by Patrick Campbell on the wing. Michael Dykes retains his place at fullback after last weekend’s win over Caldy.
Ben Ward names a 6-2 bench split with the inclusions of Harry Thompson, Geordie Irvine, and Will Parry.
Kick-off is 3pm, Saturday 4th April at Trailfinders Sports Club.
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What’s On
We’ve got plenty going on at Trailfinders Sports Club ahead of the match for families and friends to enjoy. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday:
Pre-match
- Rapid Reactions Egg Blitz
- Lords Cement Mixer and Chair
- Passing Challenge
- Last Man Standing Inflatable
- Easter Egg Giveaway
Half-time: The Giant Egg Chasers Race
Want to take part for a chance to win a giant egg filled with merchandise and chocolate? Head to the front of the East Stand at half-time!
Post-match
The Autograph Zone will be set up in the North West corner of the pitch giving the supporters an opportunity to meet our players and secure autographs.
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Starting XV:
15. Michael Dykes
14. Patrick Campbell
13. Francis Moore
12. Rory Scannell
11. Tom Collins
10. George Worboys
9. Michael Stronge
1. Lefty Zigiriadis
2. Mike Willemse
3. George Davis
4. Matas Jurevicius
5. Sean Lonsdale
6. Gabriel Mann
7. Conor Oliver
8. Will Montgomery
Replacements:
16. Harry Thompson
17. James Kenny
18. PJ Sheck
19. Geordie Irvine
20. David Douglas Bridge
21. Jamie Carr
22. Craig Hampson
23. Will Parry
