By Coventry Rugby 
Coventry Rugby return to the Butts Park Arena this Saturday looking to respond positively after last weekend’s narrow and frustrating defeat at Doncaster. With plenty of encouraging elements to build on – including standout performances across the backline and a much improved set-piece – Alex Rae names a settled and confident side for the visit of London Scottish.
The front row remains unchanged, with Toby Trinder, captain Jordon Poole, and Eliot Salt forming the foundation up front. Behind them, Jack Shine and Senitiki Nayalo continue their partnership in the engine room, Nayalo’s physical edge proving invaluable in recent weeks.
In the back row, Dan Green returns to the starting lineup at blindside, joining ever-reliable workhorses Tom Ball and Morgan Strong, with Strong once again wearing the No. 8 shirt and leading Cov’s charge around the park.
The half-back duo sees Sam Maunder and Josh Thomas return to the starting 15. Out wide, Peter Sullivan and Api Bavadra provide pace, power, and finishing threat, while Tom Bacon retains the 15 shirt after a superb Man of the Match display at Castle Park.
In midfield, Morgan Adderly-Jones and Oli Morris combine once more- a pairing that has shown excellent promise and balance in both attack and defence.
Coventry again names a strong and dynamic bench. Front-row cover comes from Murray Davidson, Aristot Benz-Salomon, and Matt Johnson, with Allan Ferrie and Onisivoro Sukani Nayagi providing further power in the pack.
In the backs, Rae turns to Josh Barton, Tommy Mathews, and Ewan Baker- three players capable of injecting tempo, control, and spark as the game unfolds.
1. Toby Trinder
2. Jordon Poole ©
3. Eliot Salt
4. Jack Shine
5. Senitiki Nayalo
6. Dan Green
7. Tom Ball
8. Morgan Strong
9. Sam Maunder
10. Josh Thomas
11. Peter Sullivan
12. Morgan Adderly-Jones
13. Oli Morris
14. Api Bavadra
15. Tom Bacon
16. Murray Davidson
17. Aristot Benz Salomon
18. Matt Johnson
19. Allan Ferrie
20. Onisivoro Sukani Nayagi
21. Josh Barton
22. Tommy Mathews
23. Ewan Baker
