It shows 4 changes in the starting line up from the side that beat Barking. Ben Russell comes in at fullback in place of the injured Mark O’Connor, Jeff Gregson comes in on the wing in place of likewise injured Tommy Harris. New signing James Whybrow comes in at centre in place of Heath Stevens who goes onto the bench.

There is a change at prop as Northampton have recalled Ethan Waller, who is replaced by Matt Weller, and his place on the bench is taken by Luke Beales. Back row forward Owen Whittle gets his first replacement position in for the injured Sam Herrington. The final replacement position will be filled by another new signing James Otutaha or Will Maisey.

Coventry team

15 Ben Russell

14 Spencer Sutherland

13 Jack Green

12 James Whybrow

11 Jeff Gregson

10 Elliott Read

9 Lewis Barker

1 Matt Weller

2 Dale Ager

3 Adam Parkins

4 Liam Mather

5 Andrew Weaver

6 Brett Daynes

7 Jamie Miller

8 Matt Tibbatts

Replacements

16 Jamie Harrop fr

17 Luke Beales

18 Owen Whittle

19 Heath Stevens

20 James Otutaha or Will Maisey fr

Coventry sign a brace of centres:

Coventry Rugby are pleased to announce the signing of two players centres James Otutaha and James Whybrow.

James Otutaha aged 28 comes in from the Marist Club in New Zealand, from which he has represented North Harbour. A strong running and tackling centre James has recently moved to this country, and has recently had trials with Leigh RL as well as Coventry Rugby. James previously had a 6 year spell in the West Country at Brixham. He wishes to repay the faith the Coventry club has shown in him, and judging from his cameo performance in the recent Nighthawks game against Moseley he should soon be a fans favourite.

James Whybrow aged 20, has signed for Coventry on dual registration from Worcester Academy, where he went through the various age groups. An outside centre James also impressed in the recent Nighthawks game. Born in Birmingham James is at present completing a law degree locally at the University of Warwick. He looks forward to league game time to enhance his rugby aspirations, and is enjoying the experience of being at Coventry Rugby.

Tom Little

Coventry Rugby press office

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