Tigers have named a strong squad to face Nottingham at the Grand opening of the Natinal One club's new ground this Bank Holiday Monday. The starting XV includes 11 players contracted to the first team, as well as a handful of the club's most exciting young prospects.
The backline includes Johnny Murphy, Matt Smith, Ian Humphreys, Frank Murphy and Matt Corwnell, who captains the side.
There's a similar degree of strength in the forwards, with Michael Holford, Gavin Hickie, Dave Young, Luke Abraham, Ben Pienaar and Brett Deacon all selected to start.
The backline includes Johnny Murphy, Matt Smith, Ian Humphreys, Frank Murphy and Matt Corwnell, who captains the side.
There's a similar degree of strength in the forwards, with Michael Holford, Gavin Hickie, Dave Young, Luke Abraham, Ben Pienaar and Brett Deacon all selected to start.
Tigers squad to face Nottingham at Notts County FC, Monday August 28, kick-off 3pm:
15 Johnny Murphy
14 Ryan Owen
13 Matt Smith
12 Matt Cornwell ( C )
11 Mitchell Culpin
10 Ian Humphries
9 Frank Murphy
1 Michael Holford
2 Gavin Hickie
3 Dave Young
4 Ian Nimmo
5 Gregor Gillanders
6 Ben Pienaar
7 Luke Abraham
8 Brett Deacon
Replacements from:
Adam Bray
Dan Cole
Alex Shaw
Chris Mundy
Scott Bemand
Tom Youngs
Greig Tonks
Ticket prices:
Adult £15
Senior Citizen £7.50
Student £5
Children Under 16 £1
For more information, telephone Nottingham Rugby Club on (0115) 907 0070, or email [email protected]
