
And, just like that, rugby returns! Blackheath Rugby travel to Wales tomorrow, to kick off the pre-seasons with a rerun of an historic match against Newport RFC — the oldest Anglo-Welsh game in history (first played in 1879). Club will be helping the Black and Ambers’ to celebrate their 150th anniversary season at The Newport Stadium, KO 15:00.
As a reminder for the start of the National One season, we’re opening with ‘The Big Match 2’ against Richmond, which will be at The Utilita on Saturday 7 September, KO 15:00
Here’s your 1st XV squad for tomorrow’s game:
| 15 | SLOWIK, Augustin |
| 14 | LLOYD, Jake |
| 13 | FIELDING, Leo |
| 12 | JOWETT, Leo |
| 11 | DENHAM, Andrew |
| 10 | BURGESS, Oli |
| 9 | BURNS, Jordan (VC) |
| 1 | DAVIS, Will |
| 2 | HARDING, Billy (C) |
| 3 | MARSH, Rory |
| 4 | SCHROTER, Paul |
| 5 | CAVUBATI, Tex |
| 6 | SMART, Josh |
| 7 | SLOOT, Noah |
| 8 | STRADWICK, Tom |
| 16 | WITCHELL, Alex * |
| 17 | CORNISH, James |
| 18 | HOLLAND, Archie |
| 19 | ETETE, Mike |
| 20 | O’SULLIVAN, Finley *+ |
| 21 | HOYT, Mike |
| 22 | LIEBENBERG, Stef |
| 23 | HENNESSEY, Jake |
| 24 | ARMSTRONG, Matt |
| 25 | GILMOUR, Findlay |
| 26 | AKPOVWA, Isaiah * |
* Blackheath Colt / + Blackheath Bandit
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