Richmond prepares for this Saturday’s encounter with their sights set on climbing the league table as they journey to Westleigh Park to face the Leicester Lions. The game is set to kick off at 2pm.

Jimmy Litchfield starts this week at tight-head swapping with Ntinga Mpiko, he joins Luke Spring and Captain Alex Post. The engine room welcomes Max Murphy, earning his first start, partnering with Chris Te Mete. Last week's debutant, Lucas Schmid, maintains his well-deserved starting position. Jake Monson, previously in the second row, transitions to the open-side flanker role and Ethan Benson completes the pack at 8.

The half-back pairing features the dynamic duo of Luc Jones and Alex Burrage, whilst Sean Kerr and Henry Cheeseman continue their partnership in the midfield. On the wings, Tom Humphreys earns his first starting opportunity alongside James Whitehouse, while Alex O’Meara provides a solid presence at full-back.

Vaughan Bentley and Ntinga Mpiko act as front row cover, whilst Xavier Hastings covers the back five of the pack. Matt Marsh works as scrum-half replacement with debutant Josh Bellamy offering cover for the rest of the back line. Finally, George Nugent steps into the squad acting as the travelling reserve.

Starting XV (1-15)

Luke Spring - Sponsored by Steve Hardwick
Alex Post © - Sponsored by Andrew Gordon
Jimmy Litchfield - Sponsored by Robert Vallings
Chris Te Mete - Sponsored by Patrick Way
Max Murphy - Sponsored by Toni Judd
Lucas Schmid - Available to Sponsor
Jake Monson - Sponsored by Ollie Quigley
Ethan Benson - Sponsored by Aaron Adams

Luc Jones - Sponsored by Tony Dorman
Alex Burrage - Sponsored by 213kg.com
James Whitehouse - Sponsored by Tom Head
Sean Kerr - Sponsored by Table Twenty
Henry Cheeseman - Sponsored by Denise Williams & Bob Scott
Tom Humphreys - Sponsored by LAWMED LTD
Alex O’Meara - Sponsored by Tim Forrester  

Replacements  

Vaughan Bentley - Sponsored by James Espey
Ntinga Mpiko - Sponsored by Chris Mills
Xavier Hastings - Available to Sponsor
Matt Marsh - Sponsored by Chris Banks
Josh Bellamy - Available to Sponsor
George Nugent - Available to Sponsor

Other Fixtures:

Wimbledon 2nd XV vs Saxons
Kick off 2pm
Beverly Meads

Normans vs Sutton & Epsom 2nd XV
Kick off 2pm
The RAG