BRISTOL RUGBY Sheedy back for Bears
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- Created on Friday, 17 May 2024 12:25
- Last Updated on Saturday, 18 May 2024 09:11
- Published on Friday, 17 May 2024 12:25
- Written by WILL CARPENTER with Bristol Bears
Playmaker Callum Sheedy returns to the Bristol starting XV for their final round Premiership clash at Harlequins with qualification for the play-offs still to play for on the final day of the season.The experienced fly half makes his 165th competitive appearance for the club in the absence of the injured AJ MacGinty (concussion) as one of three changes from last week's 41-20 defeat at home to second placed Saracens.
Noah Heward is named on the wing for the trip to West London, while in the front row, Harry Thacker makes his first start since December at hooker.
Among the replacements, forward Jake Woolmore is set for his 150th appearance for the club – the 14th player to reach that milestone for the club – while Argentina U20 back row Ben Grondona could make his Premiership debut.
Kalaveti Ravouvou has undergone minor surgery on his shoulder for a long-standing issue which will see him return for the pre-season campaign.
Bears start the day seventh, a point and place behind Quins.
Bristol Bears starting 15 Max Malins (32 apps), 14. Noah Heward (20 apps), 13. Benhard Janse van Rensburg (24 apps), 12. James Williams (41 apps), 11. Gabriel Ibitoye (40 apps), 10. Callum Sheedy (164 apps), 9. Harry Randall (125 apps); 1. Ellis Genge (44 apps), 2. Harry Thacker (114 apps), 3. Kyle Sinckler (60 apps), 4. James Dun (33 apps), 5. Joe Batley (62 apps), 6. Steven Luatua (129 apps), 7. Fitz Harding (c) (71 apps), 8. Magnus Bradbury (44 apps).
System players: 16. Gabriel Oghre (16 apps), 17. Jake Woolmore (149 apps), 18. Max Lahiff (85 apps), 19. Josh Caulfield (22 apps), 20. Ben Grondona (debut), 21. Kieran Marmion (22 apps), 22. Virimi Vakatawa (18 apps), Siva Naulago (34 apps).
Unavailable: Chris Vui, Santiago Grondona, Jake Heenan, AJ MacGinty, Kalaveti Ravouvou.
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