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RUGBY UNION - Coventry Rugby name squad for Ealing Trailfinders clash with Tom Ball to make 100th appearance for club

Aaron Sutcliffe 24th Oct, 2025 Updated: 24th Oct, 2025   0

COVENTRY Rugby have named their squad ahead of hosting league leaders Ealing Trailfinders at Butts Park Arena this weekend.

Alex Rae’s side suffered defeat against Chinnor last time out after letting an early 19-point lead slip.

In the front row, Toby Trinder returns to the starting line-up alongside Suva Ma’asi and Matt Johnson.

Behind them, Jack Shine partners Senitiki Nayalo in the engine room.

The back row sees Dan Green come in at six, joining Tom Ball, who celebrates his 100th appearance for the club.

Captain Morgan Strong completes the pack, continuing in the number eight shirt after leading from the front in recent weeks.




At half-back, the pairing of Josh Barton and Josh Thomas returns with Morgan Adderly-Jones and Oli Morris in midfield.

Out wide, Peter Sullivan and David Opoku-Fordjour start with Tom Bacon at full-back.


On the bench, Murray Davidson is set for his first appearance of the campaign. Keston Lines and Eliot Salt also provide front-row reinforcement.

Allan Ferrie and Mackenzie Graham offer impact in the back row, while Tom Miles, Tommy Mathew  and Api Bavadra round out the bench.

Coventry host Ealing on Saturday, October 25 with kick-off at 3pm at Butts Park Arena.

Coventry Rugby’s squad to play Ealing

Starting XV: Toby Trinder, Suva Ma’asi, Matt Johnson, Jack Shine, Senitiki Nayalo, Dan Green, Tom Ball, Morgan Strong, Josh Barton, Josh Thomas, Peter Sullivan, Morgan Adderly-Jones, Oli Morris, David Opoku-Fordjour, Tom Bacon.

Replacements: Murray Davidson, Keston Lines, Eliot Salt, Allan Ferrie, Mackenzie Graham, Tom Miles, Tommy Mathews, Api Bavadra.

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