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TEAM NEWS | Squad named for Pirates battle
Mike Rayer has named his squad as Championship Rugby returns to Goldington Road for the first time in nine weeks when Bedford Blues welcome Cornish Pirates tomorrow (Kick Off 3pm).
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As the race for the Top Four intensifies, second placed Bedford host Pirates in sixth for what is expected to be another humdinger after some absolute crackers throughout history.
An average of 49.9 points per fixture is evidenced across the past 20 years and with conditions looking dry on matchday, both teams will be looking to put their best foot forwards with crucial league points at stake.
Preparing to face Pirates for an historic 50th occasion, Rayer makes seven changes to the Starting XV which took to the field last weekend when Bedford made their second tier return away at Hartpury.
Those are split into four forwards alterations and three backs changes with the headlines including a first competitive start at Goldington Road for Archie Benson after a solid cameo appearance last time out.
Fresh from making his 50th club appearance, second row Ed Prowse this time begins from the off while Michael Le Bourgeois will captain the side from inside centre.
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Bedford Blues Starting XV:
15. Louis James, 14. Matt Worley, 13. Lucas Titherington, 12. Michael Le Bourgeois, 11. Dean Adamson, 10. Will Maisey, 9. James Lennon; 1. Jamie Jack, 2. James Fish, 3. Oisin Heffernan, 4. Ed Prowse, 5. Alex Woolford, 6. Archie Benson, 7. Joe Howard, 8. Fred Tuilagi
Bedford Blues Replacements:
16. Tommy Herman, 17. Joey Conway, 18. Beltus Nonleh, 19. Rory Ward, 20. Luke Frost, 21. Alex Day, 22. Alfie Garside, 23. Jake Garside
Unavailable for selection this week:
Jac Arthur, Cameron King, Joel Matavesi, Jamie Elliott, Pat Tapley
