After an unexpected rest weekend due to Storm Ciara and events off the pitch this week, the boys are raring to get out on the field and play some rugby. Only two changes to the side that should have faced Carnegie last Sunday with Jarryd Sage and Sam Hudson returning to the starting XV after minor injuries. Tomi Lewis continues at full-back after an excellent debut at Falcons and Saints Tommy Matthews starts at 12. New signing Michael van Vuuren will make his debut from the bench – we’re sure the Mob crowd will give him a warm welcome! It’s London Scottish first competitive visit to Dillingham Park for what will be a great example of Championship Rugby – let’s hope Storm Dennis doesn’t spoil the day!
Paul Turner, Head Coach of Ampthill Rugby “It was obviously disappointing not to play last weekend, but it was entirely the right decision with the weather conditions.
We have largely picked the squad that was going to play against Yorkshire Carnegie, but with the return to fitness of Hudson and Sage they return to the starting XV. Saracens have kindly made Jon Kpoku available, so I’m pleased with the team we have selected for the weekend.
London Scottish is a well-established and consistent Championship side that has been on the wrong end of some really tight games recently. Make no mistake they will be hurting and looking to get the season back on track this weekend.
The week has been very difficult with the RFU announcement and we as a club are completely behind the #SaveChampRugby campaign. We need all our supporters to turn out so we can show the RFU how important the Green King IPA Championship is to the game in this country.”
The full squad
15 Lewis, Tomi
14 Sutherland, Spencer
13 Sage, Jarryd
12 Matthews, Tommy
11 Foster, Will
10 Grimoldby, Louis (Capt)
9 Barrett, Kevin
1 Pupuma, Luvuyo
2 Ward, Dave
3 Lutui, Aleki
4 Johnson, Billy
5 Kerry, Shay
6 Langley, Rob
7 Bercis, Joe
8 Hudson, Sam
16 van Vuuren, Michael
17 Christie, Ben
18 Collins, Matt
19 Kpoku, Jon
20 Blackmore, Syd
21 Fukofuka, Leon
22 Morris, Oli
23 Gillespie, Josh
Advance Tickets are available until midnight, saving £2.50 per ticket at https://www.ampthillrufc.com/match-tickets
The club shop will be open tomorrow in the Hague Bar from 1230-200 and then again on Sunday morning from 1000-1200.
