Richmond travel to Coventry on Friday night for an 8pm kick-off under the lights, facing a side currently sitting fifth in the Champ, with Richmond 12th heading into the weekend.

Coventry boast one of the league’s most dangerous attacks, ranking second for both tries scored and total points this season. Peter Sullivan leads the Championship with 14 tries and added an interception score in the latest round. Offloading is a major strength, with Coventry leading the league for offloads this season, while Sam Maunder and Api Bavadra each posted four offloads last time out.

Richmond arrive with defensive strength at the heart of their game, ranking second in the league for successful tackles and fourth for dominant contacts. Jake Monson continues to set the standard, leading the squad for tackles and offloads, while sitting second for carries. Luke Spring has been key around the breakdown, ranking second in the league for attacking ruck entries.

This fixture also welcomes the return of George Nugent, who starts at number five after recovering from injury, while Greg Kitson is named on the bench as he makes his return. Facing one of the Champ’s most clinical attacking sides, Richmond will look to combine physicality and discipline to make an impact away from home on Friday night.