TEAM NEWS Cattle to captain RFU Championship XV

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Created on Wednesday, 14 November 2012 15:46

Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 November 2012 16:19

Published on Tuesday, 13 November 2012 15:45

Cornish Pirates captain Gavin Cattle is set to skipper the RFU Championship XV against the touring Maori All Blacks on Saturday at Castle Park, Doncaster RFC (ko1205).

Bridgend born scrum half Cattle is one of three Pirates in the squad which also includes his Mennaye team mates prop Alan Paver - in his testimonial term - and back row forward Phil Burgess, hat-trick scorer in Sunday's 53-21 win over Rotherham.

Championship newcomers Jersey are represented by captain and second row forward Nathan Hannay while Bristol backs Tristan Roberts and Jack Tovey boost the Westcountry presence along with Plymouth Albion hooker Jon Vickers.

RFU Championship XV head coach Mike Rayer said : "There are some guys who have done really well in the RFU Championship and have been around this division for a number of years.

"It's important that you have that blend of more experienced guys guiding the young enthusiastic players around the pitch. That's exactly what I'm expecting of guys like Gavin Cattle and Alan Paver, who are very experienced at this level.

"There are some really exciting looking backs in the squad as well. I'm really excited by the potential centre partnership, and what we have out wide. It's a good mix."

RFU Championship select - backs Luke Baldwin (Bedford Blues) Josh Bassett (Bedford Blues) Gavin Cattle (Cornish Pirates, capt) Rhys Crane (Nottingham) Charlie Hayter (Moseley Rugby) Dante Mama (Doncaster Knights) Tristan Roberts (Bristol Rugby) Jake Sharp (Bedford Blues) Tim Streather (Nottingham Rugby) Jack Tovey (Bristol Rugby)

Forwards Dan Baines (Rotherham) Phil Burgess (Cornish Pirates) Tom Davies (Doncaster Knights) Calum Green (Leeds Carnegie) Nathan Hannay (Jersey) Mark Irish (London Scottish) Richard Mayhew (Newcastle Falcons) Alan Paver (Cornish Pirates) Ben Pienaar (Moseley Rugby) Nic Rouse (Nottingham Rugby) Jacob Rowan (Leeds Carnegie) Oliver Tomaszczyk (Newcastle Falcons) Jon Vickers (Plymouth Albion)

• The Maori All Blacks lost 32-24 at Leicester Tigers last night, while Gloucester beat Fiji 31-19

• Alan Paver's testimonial year website

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