Matchday information: Ealing Trailfinders vs Worcester Warriors
Ealing Trailfinders welcome Worcester Warriors to Trailfinders Sports Club for the Champ Rugby semi-final.
Ben Ward has named his side to face the Warriors on Saturday 23 May.
David Douglas Bridge will make his 50th appearance as an Ealing Trailfinder this weekend.
Trailfinders Academy product Josh Taylor captains the side in the semi-final.
Club Captain Angus Kernohan has also been named in the squad starting on the wing.
Starting in the front row is Kyle Whyte at loosehead, Vice Club Captain Mike Willemse at hooker, and Adam Nicol at tighthead.
Sean Lonsdale joins Bridge in the engine room.
Alongside skipper Taylor in the back row is Conor Oliver and Will Montgomery.
Michael Stronge and Dan Jones are the starting half-back pairing.
In the centres are Rory Scannell and Francis Moore.
Joining Kernohan in the back three are Tom Collins on the left wing and Michael Dykes at fullback.
Ben Ward names a 6-2 bench split with the inclusions of Lefty Zigiriadis, Jordy Reid and Geordie Gwynn.
Kick-off is at 4pm on Saturday 23 May at Trailfinders Sports Club.
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
We have plenty going on ahead of kick-off including our Funzone – perfect for friends and family.
Funzone activities include:
Ealing Passing game
Last person standing inflatable
Blazepods
The Champ Rugby trophy will also be in the funzone for supporters to grab a photo with. We’ll have non-playing players available for a meet and greet forty-five minutes before kick-off too!
Happy Hours deal
We are running a happy hours deal from 1-3pm where supporters can get 20% off all draught in the clubhouse bar. Excluding Guinness.
Live Music
We will have live music in the clubhouse ahead of the match for supporters to enjoy! Starting at 3:15pm.
Guard of Honour
Our pre-match Guard of Honour will be formed by Ealing Trailfinders minis and youth sections, plus some special visitors from North Carolina State University rugby team who are travelling to England for their rugby tour.
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.
First time with us?
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Starting XV
15. Tom Collins
14. Angus Kernohan
13. Francis Moore
12. Rory Scannell
11. Tom Collins
10. Dan Jones
9. Michael Stronge
1. Kyle Whyte
2. Mike Willemse
3. Adam Nicol
4. David Douglas Bridge (50th cap)
5. Sean Lonsdale
6. Josh Taylor (C)
7. Conor Oliver
8. Will Montgomery
Replacements:
16. Scott Buckley
17. Lefty Zigiriadis
18. George Davis
19. Matas Jurevicius
20. Kyle Hatherell
21. Jordy Reid
22. Craig Hampson
23. Geordie Gwynn
