Lineup: Ealing Trailfinders v Cardiff Rugby
Ealing Trailfinders announce their first lineup of the 24/25 preseason to face Cardiff Rugby at TFSC, with three debutants in the starting XV.
Kyle Whyte, Matt Cornish and George Davis make up the first front row of the new season.
Sean Lonsdale makes his first run out in Green and White after signing from Dragons alongside Danny Cutmore in the engine room.
Captain Ollie Newman is joined by Rayn Smid and Josh Taylor in the back row.
The half backs are debutant Michael Stronge who will distribute to the ever-reliable Craig Willis.
The midfield features Jordan Holgate and last year’s Players Player and Coaches Player of the season Reuben Bird-Tulloch.
Finally, Tobi Wilson makes his debut at full back alongside the returning Michael Dykes and Angus Kernohan.
The fourteen strong bench features plenty of new faces as is to be expected at this time of year, with Adam Nicol, George Shaw, Matas Jurevicius, George Worboys, Tyler Bocks and Francis Moore all in line for their first game at TFSC.
Ealing Trailfinders to face Cardiff Rugby:
- Kyle Whyte
- Matt Cornish
- George Davis
- Sean Lonsdale
- Danny Cutmore
- Josh Taylor
- Ollie Newman
- Rayn Smid
- Michael Stronge
- Craig Willis
- Michael Dykes
- Jordan Holgate
- Reuben Bird-Tulloch
- Angus Kernohan
- Tobi Wilson
Bench: Mike Willemse, James Kenny, Adam Nicol, George Shaw, Matas Jurevicius, David Douglas Bridge, Rob Farrar, Simon Uzokwe, Lloyd Wiliams, George Worboys, Tyler Bocks, Max Bodilly, Francis Moore, Dan O’Brien
