PLAY-OFF TEAM NEWS: BRISTOL v CORNISH PIRATES
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- Created on Saturday, 12 May 2012 12:56
- Last Updated on Saturday, 12 May 2012 12:20
- Published on Friday, 11 May 2012 12:57
Bristol Rugby head coach Liam Middleton makes four changes to his starting XV ahead of tomorrow’s RFU Championship play-off semi-final second leg against leaders Cornish Pirates (Memorial Stadium 1245).
Middleton’s men must overturn a 21-point deficit following Monday’s 45-24 first leg defeat at the Mennaye.
Ben Glynn – who replaces injured Glen Townson - Wayne Thompson and Henry Vanderglas are recalled to the pack while fly half Matty James makes his first league start since February.
Pirates head coach Ian Davies makes one enforced change to his starting selection with number eight Kyle Marriott replacing injured Ben Maidment as he did during Monday's first leg second half.
Bristol Jon Goodridge; Jack Tovey, Fautua Otto, Luke Eves, Will Helu; Matty James, Ruki Tipuna; Mark Irish, Jason Harris-Wright, Wayne Thompson, Ben Glynn, Roy Winters, Henry Vanderglas, James Merriman (c), Dan Montagu.
Replacements Tom Channon, Mark Lilley, Mariano Sambucetti, Marco Mama, Redford Pennycook, Tom Slater, Tristan Roberts.
Cornish Pirates Rob Cook; Grant Pointer, Sam Hill, Andrew Suniula, David Doherty; Ceiron Thomas, Gavin Cattle (c); Carl Rimmer, Dave Ward, Alan Paver, Laurie McGlone, Ian Nimmo, Chris Morgan, Phil Burgess, Kyle Marriott.
Replacements Ryan Storer, Rob Elloway, Rudi Brits, Matt Smith, Dave Ewers, Tom Kessell, Matt Evans.
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