Match Preview

This Saturday, the Richmond Men’s 1st XV play Taunton Titans in Round 15 of National League 1 kicking off at 3pm at The RAG. Entry is FREE for everyone, please come down and support the boys!

For those unable to make the game minute-by-minute coverage will be provided on X (formerly known as Twitter) at RichmondFC1861

Head Coach, Rob Powell, has made three changes from his last side that faced Birmingham Moseley in the previous round last weekend.

In the pack, Garin Lloyd makes his first start at hooker after impressing off the bench in the last game and we are excited to announce that David Massey makes his first start at openside flanker since Round 1.

In the backline, Ted Landray pulls the strings at fly-half; Hamish Graham comes into the side as Will Kaye drops to the bench, providing a different threat.

On the bench, Barnaby Vaughan is in line to make his Richmond debut covering prop, Henry Wills returns to the side acting as back row cover and Lewis Dennett comes back into the squad adding his versatility covering the backline.

Special mention to Mark Bright who makes his 50th cap for Richmond on Saturday, a fantastic achievement!

Starting XV (1-15)
1. Luke Spring – Sponsored by Steve Hardwick
2. Garin Lloyd – Available to sponsor
3. Archie Maggs – Available to sponsor
4. Jake Monson – Sponsored by Ollie Quigley
5. Max Murphy – Sponsored by Toni Judd
6. Miles Wakeling – Sponsored by Colebrook Offshore
7. David Massey – Sponsored by Tim Mott
8. Mark Bright – Sponsored by Graham Talling
9. Luc Jones – Sponsored by Tony Dorman
10. Ted Landray – Sponsored by Caroline Habberfield
11. Hamish Graham – Sponsored by Kingsbridge Private Hospital
12. Tom Hitchcock – Sponsored by Table Twenty
13. Henry Cheeseman – Sponsored by Denise Williams & Bob Scott
14. Chidera Obonna – Sponsored by John Heaton
15. Alex O’Meara – Sponsored by Tim Forrester

Replacements
16. Barnaby Vaughan – Available to sponsor
17. Henry Wills – Sponsored by Metatrak
18. Matt Marsh – Sponsored by Chris Banks
19. Lewis Dennett – Available to sponsor
20. Will Kaye – Sponsored by Noble Day Associates

Other Richmond Fixtures this weekend:
- Saturday 13th January – Barnes 2nd XV vs Vikings – 2pm KO
- Saturday 13th January – Sutton & Epsom 2nd XV v Normans – 2pm KO
- Sunday 14th January – Richmond Women v Thurrock Ladies – 2pm KO