Team Line-Up: Nottingham (H) Cup

After last weekend’s second-half fightback away in Jersey, Ben Ward and his coaches have named another strong side for tomorrow’s Championship Cup fixture against Nottingham.

Currently sitting at the top of Pool 1, Trailfinders know that passage through to the knock-out stages are within their own control, but they will face two tough tests, starting tomorrow against a resurgent Nottingham side.

Kyle Whyte comes into the front-row alongside Alun Walker and George Davis. The back five of the scrum remains unchanged, with Will Montgomery and Simon Linsell in the engine room and Rob Farrar, Simon Uzokwe and David Douglas Bridge making up the back-row.

There is a change at halfback, as Jordan Burns gets the opportunity to start after his try scoring impact off the bench last week. He will link up with Dan Lancaster who slots in at fly-half.

In the midfield, Steven Shingler will captain the side from 12, while Reuben Bird-Tulloch keeps his spot at 13. After impressing last weekend, Max Bodilly continues at fullback, while Jonah Holmes and Cian Kelleher returning on the wings.

Among the replacements is new signing Andrew Davidson, with the big second-row in line to make his debut from the bench.

Ealing Trailfinders team to face Nottingham:

15. Max Bodilly

14. Jonah Holmes

13. Reuben Bird-Tulloch

12. Steven Shingler (C)

11. Cian Kelleher

10. Dan Lancaster

9. Jordan Burns

1. Kyle Whyte

2. Alun Walker

3. George Davis