Bristol Bears Face Off Against Harlequins: Team News and Updates
A trio of internationals return to the Bristol Bears starting line-up for Saturday’s Big Day Out at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Ellis Genge, Tom Jordan and Louis Rees-Zammit are back after the Guinness Six Nations. Kick-off is 3.30pm and the game will be shown live on TNT Sports.
Match context and goals
The Bears aim to recover from last weekend’s defeat at Leicester Tigers. The match will be played in front of nearly 50,000 supporters in the Welsh capital. Fans can expect a strong selection as Bristol prepares to face Harlequins.
Team selection
The front row pairs Genge with George Kloska and Gabriel Oghre. Tom Jordan partners Harry Randall at half-back. Louis Rees-Zammit returns at full back.
| No. | Player (apps) |
|---|---|
| 15 | Louis Rees-Zammit (11) |
| 14 | Kalaveti Ravouvou (48) |
| 13 | Matias Moroni (8) |
| 12 | James Williams (69) |
| 11 | Aidan Boshoff (14) |
| 10 | Tom Jordan (13) |
| 9 | Harry Randall (157) |
| 1 | Ellis Genge (71) |
| 2 | Gabriel Oghre (59) |
| 3 | George Kloska (78) |
| 4 | James Dun (62) |
| 5 | Joe Owen (57) |
| 6 | Steven Luatua (158) |
| 7 | Fitz Harding (c) (114) |
| 8 | Santiago Grondona (28) |
Bench and substitutes
The bench mixes experience and academy talent. Jake Woolmore is listed among the replacements.
| No. | Player (apps) |
|---|---|
| 16 | Tomas Gwilliam (13) |
| 17 | Jake Woolmore (180) |
| 18 | Lovejoy Chawatama (22) |
| 19 | George Taylor (12) |
| 20 | Benjamin Grondona (34) |
| 21 | Kieran Marmion (68) |
| 22 | Benhard Janse van Rensburg (66) |
| 23 | Gabriel Ibitoye (67) |
Notable changes and injuries
Santiago Grondona starts at number eight. He replaces the injured Viliame Mata. James Dun and Joe Owen remain in the engine room.
Unavailable players
- Harry Thacker
- Max Lahiff
- Paddy Pearce
- Pedro Rubiolo
- Joe Batley
- Kenzie Jenkins
- Kofi Cripps
- Viliame Mata
- AJ MacGinty
- Sam Worsley
- Jack Bates
- Josh Carrington
- Rich Lane
- Evan Morris
Filmogaz.com will provide further team news and updates as kick-off approaches. The Bears will look to use this selection to challenge Harlequins in Cardiff.
