Bedford Blues have a vast history against many clubs in the English Championship, but tomorrow will be a first as they host league new boys, Caldy as Ladies Day returns to Goldington Road.
The Merseyside club made history last season with a first ever promotion to English rugby’s second tier, and have won one of their three encounters so far; narrowly defeating Richmond 34-32 in the second week of the season.
The Blues meanwhile are hot in confidence after a stunning 41-21 victory against Cornish Pirates last weekend and sit in third after two victories from three games.
Mike Rayer’s side haven’t won three consecutive Championship encounters since 2018 and have a wonderful chance here, although Caldy are no pushovers despite their jump to a new level.
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Fields joins century club
Prop Jacob Fields is in line to make his 100th appearance for Bedford Blues, as Mike Rayer makes three changes to his line-up including giving a first start of the season for scrum half, Jake Garside.
With Alex Day dropping to the bench, Michael Le Bourgeois deputises as captain, while Charles Rylands returning the number seven jersey and Huw Taylor comes in on loan from Dragons to fill a gap in the second row.
There is also a return for the successful Ladies Day event at Goldington Road, with money raised for Macmillan Cancer Support and Bedford Blues playing in their special pink kit for the occasion.
A special 50% off tickets is available to all ladies tomorrow, with extra activities laid on including special stalls in the Blues marquee and a silent auction led by MC Sam Roberts.
There will also be a raffle, auction and bucket collection, whilst all Eco Cup donations will also go to Macmillan Cancer Support.
Bedford Blues Starting XV:
15. George Hendy, 14. Pat Tapley, 13. Ethan Grayson, 12. Michael Le Bourgeois, 11. Dean Adamson, 10. Will Maisey, 9. Jake Garside; 1. Joey Conway, 2. Jacob Fields, 3. Ed Prowse, 4. Robin Williams, 5. Huw Taylor, 6. Jac Arthur, 7. Charles Rylands, 8. Tui Uru
Bedford Blues Replacements:
16. Jack Hughes, 17. Monty Royston, 18. Corrie Barrett, 19. Emeka Atuanya, 20. Charles Rylands, 21. Alex Day, 22. Louis Grimoldby, 23. Seàn French
