RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby make eight changes for Blackheath clash

Alex Rae makes two changes to his front row as Tumy Onasanya and Ethan Hunt come into the side alongside Jonny Benz-Salomon who retains his place.

Senitiki Nayalo continues in the second row, joined by Mackenzie Graham who comes into the starting XV.

And Marcus Rhodes and Tom Ball are both handed starts in the back row with Morgan Strong to captain the side.

Josh Barton remains at scrum-half along with Bruce Houston also at fly-half.

And Tommy Mathews keeps his place in the centres as Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti returns to the starting side.

Jake Reeves and Peter Sullivan come in on the wings while Alex Garrett switches to full-back.

Coventry host Blackheath on Friday, October 9 with kick-off at 7.45pm at the Nick Newbold Stadium.

Starting XV: Tumy Onasanya, Ethan Hunt, Jonny Benz-Salomon, Senitiki Nayalo, Mackenzie Graham, Marcus Rhodes, Tom Ball, Morgan Strong, Josh Barton, Bruce Houston, Jack Reeves, Tommy Mathews, Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti, Peter Sullivan, Alex Garrett.

Replacements: Murray Davidson, Keston Lines, Coby Stanton-Ford, Jack Shine, Onisivoro Sukani Nayagi, Sam Maunder, Api Bavadra, Matt McNab.

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