Gloucester name team to face Exeter

November 21, 2024
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George Skivington has re-called several senior players for the third round of the Premiership Rugby Cup at Kingsholm tomorrow night.

The Cherry & Whites, who are currently two-from-two in the competition so far, welcome fellow unbeaten side, Exeter Chiefs, under the lights.

Gloucester Rugby Academy graduates Seb Blake and Ciaran Knight start in the front row alongside Argentina international, Mayco Vivas.

Danny Eite, who was named Stowford Press Player of the Match last time out against Cornish Pirates, retains his starting spot in the XV alongside Freddie Clarke.

Ruan Ackerman, Zach Mercer and captain, Lewis Ludlow, form a highly-experienced back-row trio.

Caolan Englefield is partnered with Charlie Atkinson in the half-backs with the latter returning from England 'A's fixture against Australia 'A' last weekend.

The return of Atkinson means Rory Taylor shifts from 10 to 12, with Chris Harris outside him.

In the backfield, Ollie Thorley, Christian Wade and Ioan Jones complete the starting team.

On the bench, Jack Singleton, Val Rapava-Ruskin, Afo Fasogbon, Arthur Clark and Jack Clement, wait in reserve of the forwards, with Charlie Chapman, Max Knight and Jack Reeves covering the backs.

Back-row, Clement, will become a Club centurion should he enter the field tomorrow night.