Rotherham Titans continue their pre-season preparations tonight by taking on Durham University at Clifton Lane; kick-off is 7:30pm, with entry £5 and kids free.
The corresponding fixture last season saw the Uni side give Titans a real scare as they were made to work hard for their narrow 22-19 win.
Another tough encounter against the useful BUCS side is expected and Rotherham will need to ensure they are switched-on for the challenge.
Harvey Biljon has selected an extended squad for this final pre-season game as he plans for next week’s Nat 1 opener against Rosslyn Park.
The starting XV has a fresh look to it as a number of players will be pulling on a Titans jersey for the first time.
However, in the front row there is a familiar look as at loose head prop Zach Toerien is joined by Jack Bergmanas at hooker and a return to the club at tight head prop for Alastair Donkor.
The second row sees Harry Gilson-Fox joined by Callum Russell who makes his first start after joining from Darlington RFC.
The back row sees Travis Gordon captain the side from number 8, whilst Ben Copley and new recruit from Cardiff RFC, Ellis Thomas, will pack down on either side of him.
The backline sees a new pairing at half back with a combination of Max Green and Charlie Metcalf.
Corben Ollivent will join Tomasi Tanumi in the centres, with a back three of Will Wood and Jack Hedley on the wings and Jack Townend at fullback.
There are lots of bodies on the bench and each player will see some game-time during the clash.
Titans: 15 Jack Townend, 14 Jack Hedley, 13 Tomasi Tanumi, 12 Corben Ollivent, 11 Will Wood, 10 Charlie Metcalf, 9 Max Green, 1 Zach Toerien, 2 Jack Bergmanas, 3 Alastair Donkor, 4 Harry Gilson-Fox, 5 Callum Russell, 6 Ellis Thomas, 7 Ben Copley, 8 Travis Gordon (Capt.).
Replacements: Loma Kivalu, Luke Cole, Andrew Foster, Lewis Allan, Curran Maguire, Zak Poole, John Okafor, Harry Newborn, Callum Bustin, James Naylor, JB Bruzulier, Rob Povey, Joe Mounsey, Lloyd Hayes, Travis Gideon, Tainne Finn, Ronnie Du Randt.
Referee: Owen Taylor
Assistant Referees: Ian Farrell & Jason Garrick
