Match Preview

Richmond prepares for this Saturday’s game away to Sale FC at Heywood Road kicking off at 3pm. After the disappointing loss last Saturday at home to Darlington Mowden Park, Richmond will be looking to get back to winning ways.

Conor Maguire starts at loosehead prop, with Alexander Post keeping his spot at hooker and Luke Spring moves over to tighthead prop.

Jake Monson and Mark Bright pair in the second row. Henry Wills makes his debut at blindside with Xavier Hastings earning his first start on the openside and Ethan Benson acts as No.8 to round off the pack.

Luc Jones returns at scrum-half and pairs with the consistent Alex Burrage, whilst in the midfield Ted Landray starts after coming off the bench last week and partners with Henry Cheeseman.

Jake Caddy and Hamish Graham start on the wings and Alex O’Meara continues his solid presence at full-back.

Vaughan Bentley and Ntinga Mpiko acts as front row cover, whilst George Nugent covers the engine room. Matt Marsh acts as scrum-half replacement and Harlequins loanee Josh Bellamy covers fly-half.

Starting XV (1-15)

1. Conor Maguire – Sponsored by Biscay Boys
2. Alexander Post (c) - Sponsored by Andrew Gordon
3. Luke Spring – Sponsored by Steve Hardwick
4. Jake Monson – Sponsored by Ollie Quigley
5. Mark Bright – Sponsored by Graham Talling
6. Henry Wills – Sponsored by Metatrak
7. Xavier Hastings – Available to sponsor
8. Ethan Benson – Sponsored by Aaron Adams
9. Luc Jones – Sponsored by Tony Dorman
10. Alex Burrage – Sponsored by 213kg.com
11. Jake Caddy – Sponsored by Patrick Way
12. Ted Landray – Sponsored by Caroline Habberfield
13. Henry Cheeseman – Sponsored by Denise Williams & Bob Scott
14. Hamish Graham – Sponsored by Kingsbridge Private Hospital
15. Alex O’ Meara – Sponsored by Tim Forrester

Replacements

16. Vaughan Bentley – Sponsored by James Espey
17. Ntinga Mpiko – Sponsored by Chris Mills
18. George Nugent – Sponsored by Ian Hart
19. Matt Marsh – Sponsored by Chris Banks
20. Josh Bellamy – Available to sponsor