TEAM NEWS: Doncaster Knights named to face Bedford Away

18th October 2024

Telusa Veainu set to make first appearance for Doncaster Knights amongst a changed squad to last week.

With Veainu available and Russell Bennett returning from injury, the back line varies from the London Scottish fixture. Ollie Fox and Russell Bennett are the starting half backs with Alex Dolly and Morgan Bunting as their replacements.

Zach Kerr moves back into the centres to join Connor Edwards. Veainu starts at full back, and two-time hat-trick scorer Jordan Olowofela is still in the team, but on the wing. Harry Davey earns his first start as the other winger.

Will Parry, a centre who is on loan to us from bath, is set to make his debut off the bench.

Jasper McGuire and Joe Jones are the duo of props, with Fred Davies in the middle as the hooker. Thom Smith moves back to the second row to join Captain Ben Murphy. Archie Smeaton moves back into the starting back row, with Rhys Tait and Morgan Strong, who have kept their starting shirt all season. 

The replacement front row consists of Andrew Turner and Lewis Thiede, with George Roberts the spare hooker. Josh Williams and Arthur Green are the remaining forwards on the bench.

Starting XV | 15, Telusa Veainu. 14, Harry Davey. 13, Zach Kerr. 12, Connor Edwards. 11, Jordan Olowofela. 10, Russell Bennett. 9, Ollie Fox. 1, Jasper McGuire. 2, Fred Davies. 3, Joe Jones. 4, Ben Murphy (C). 5, Thom Smith. 6, Archie Smeaton. 7, Rhys Tait. 8, Morgan Strong. 

Replacements | 16, George Roberts. 17, Andrew Turner. 18, Lewis Thiede. 19, Josh Williams 20, Arthur Green. 21, Alex Dolly. 22, Morgan Bunting 23, Will Parry.

Unavailable for selection due to injury: Semesa Rokoduguni, Cory Teague, Logovi’i Mulipola, Adam Hopkinson, Conor Davidson, George Wacokecoke.