RUGBY UNION Bristol v Cornish Pirates team news

rfu championship logoCornish Pirates seek a third RFU Championship win in a row when they visit Bristol on Sunday (Memorial Stadium, 1515).

History is on Bristol’s side as the Pirates last win at the Mem was in February, 2005, when they triumphed 18-11.

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EXETER CHIEFS Starting XV v London Welsh

exseter chiefs samoan josh tatupu, image courtesy pinnacle photo agency ukExeter Chiefs make two changes to their starting XV for Sunday’s Aviva Premiership clash at newly promoted London Welsh (Kassam Stadium, 1500).

Samoan international winger Josh Tatupu broke his ankle in last week’s 24-21 defeat at Northampton so Fijian star Sireli Naqelevuki - on as a 49th minute replacement last week - starts in the centre and Irishman Ian Whitten switches to the wing.

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RUGBY TEAM NEWS Chiefs forced to switch winning XV

exeter chiefs rugby logoExeter Chiefs are forced to change their winning line-up for Sunday’s Premiership trip to face Northampton Saints (Franklin’s Gardens, 1500).

An injury to Kiwi centre Jason Shoemark means he misses out this weekend so Phil Dollman switches from full-back to midfield.

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RUGBY South West players in England U20 elite squad

Exeter born England Under 20 & Exeter Chiefs centre Sam Hill courtesy and copyright Phil Mingo/PinnacleA handful of up-and-coming young Exeter Chiefs are named in the 2012-13 England Rugby Under 20 Elite Player Squad, released today.

Penzance-born prop Luke Cowan-Dickie retains his place in the elite U20 squad along with Exeter-born back Sam Hill and former Plymouth College fly half Henry Slade.

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RUGBY TEAM NEWS: PIRATES FINAL XV

cornish pirates logoRugby fans and exiles – one and all - head to the Mennaye Field at Penzance tonight as Cornish Pirates take on London Welsh in the eagerly-anticipated 2012 RFU Championship final first leg (1945)

A full house is expected at the Mennaye as Pirates – beaten in last year’s final by Worcester – bid to go one better against their capital Welsh visitors.

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RUGBY TEAM NEWS: DORSET & WILTS SEMI FINAL XV

Hat-trick chasing holders Dorset & Wilts visit Leicestershire in the County Championship Shield tomorrow (Vipers RFC, Whetstone 1500).

Dorset & Wilts target a Twickenham return following last week's superb bounce back 67-22 win over Berkshire at Bournemouth.

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