Exiles name exciting back three to tackle Bears

Declan Kidney has confirmed the travelling squad that will make the journey to Ashton Gate to take on Bristol Bears in Round 2 of the Gallagher Premiership tomorrow (3pm kick-off).

Will Goodrick-Clarke, Isaac Miller and Oliver Hoskins are the front row trio, with Api Ratuniyarawa and Rob Simmons in the second row.

Matt Rogerson captains the side from the six jersey and is joined in the back row by Tom Pearson and Chandler Cunningham-South.

Ben White and Paddy Jackson continue their halfback partnership, and Benhard van Rensburg and Curtis Rona link up in the centres.

Ollie Hassell-Collins, Will Joseph and Henry Arundell combine in the back three to complete the starting XV.

“Bristol Bears have started the season with two wins from two games in the Gallagher Premiership and are a well-drilled outfit under Pat Lam,” said Declan Kidney, Director of Rugby.

“Ashton Gate is a great place to go and play rugby, and staff and squad alike are excited to test ourselves against the in-form Bristol.”

London Irish:
15 Henry Arundell, 14 Will Joseph, 13 Curtis Rona, 12 Benhard van Rensburg, 11 Ollie Hassell-Collins, 10 Paddy Jackson, 9 Ben White, 1 Will Goodrick-Clarke, 2 Isaac Miller, 3 Oliver Hoskins, 4 Api Ratuniyarawa, 5 Rob Simmons, 6 Matt Rogerson (c), 7 Tom Pearson, 8 Chandler Cunningham-South.

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