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RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby make nine changes for Doncaster Knights trip

Coventry held on to beat Blackheath in their last outing as Alex Rae's side secured a third successive victory.
RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby make nine changes for Doncaster Knights trip

Aristot Benz-Salomon and captain Jordon Poole come back into the front row as Jonny Benz-Salomon retains his place.

Senitiki Nayalo continues in the second row alongside Rhys Fulford who returns to the starting XV.

Tom Ball switches to the six shirt while Rhys Tait and Morgan Strong complete the pack.

A changed half-back pairing sees Sam Maunder and Tommy Mathews start together.

Jack Reeves continues on the wing with Api Bavadra and Matt McNab in the centres.

And Alex Garrett switches to the wing with Tom Bacon at full-back.

Coventry travel to Doncaster on Saturday, October 17 with kick-off at 3pm at Castle Park.

Starting XV: Aristot Benz-Salomon, Jordon Poole, Jonny Benz-Salomon, Senitiki Nayalo, Rhys Fulford, Tom Ball, Rhys Tait, Morgan Strong, Sam Maunder, Tommy Mathews, Jack Reeves, Api Bavadra, Matt McNab, Alex Garrett, Tom Bacon.

Replacements: Ethan Hunt, Keston Lines, Coby Stanton-Ford, Dan Green, Murray Davidson, Josh Barton, Joe Margetts, Peter Sullivan.

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It was published on October 16, 2026 and last updated on October 17, 2026. The time of the story is shown in your own time zone on the page.

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