Bristol Bears vs Section-Paloise ICC R2 Team News and Updates
In an exciting matchup, the Bristol Bears will face Section-Paloise in the Investec Champions Cup at Ashton Gate. The game is scheduled for Sunday at 5:30 PM, with live coverage on Premier Sport. This match marks a significant occasion as Aidan Boshoff earns his first start in the tournament.
Team News for Bristol Bears vs. Section-Paloise
The 20-year-old Boshoff debuted last week as a second-half replacement against Scarlets. This time, he will join Kalaveti Ravouvou and Louis Rees-Zammit in a dynamic back three aimed at challenging the high-flying Top 14 side.
Key Player Changes
In another notable change, Tom Jordan will step in as fly-half. The forward pack also sees new faces with Lovejoy Chawatama, Joe Owen, and Benjamin Grondona joining the starting XV. Viliame Mata will not participate due to an injury, making the team’s strategy even more crucial.
Full Bristol Bears Lineup Against Section-Paloise
| Position | Player | Appearances |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Louis Rees-Zammit | 6 |
| 14 | Kalaveti Ravouvou | 39 |
| 13 | Benhard Janse van Rensburg | 58 |
| 12 | James Williams | 59 |
| 11 | Aidan Boshoff | 11 |
| 10 | Tom Jordan | 6 |
| 9 | Kieran Marmion | 60 |
| 1 | Ellis Genge | 64 |
| 2 | Gabriel Oghre | 50 |
| 3 | Lovejoy Chawatama | 17 |
| 4 | Pedro Rubiolo | 7 |
| 5 | Joe Batley | 83 |
| 6 | Joe Owen | 45 |
| 7 | Benjamin Grondona | 28 |
| 8 | Fitz Harding (c) | 105 |
Unavailable Players
- Will Capon
- George Kloska
- James Dun
- Paddy Pearce
- Steven Luatua
- Kofi Cripps
- Viliame Mata
- Harry Randall
- AJ MacGinty
- Toby Baker
- Joe Jenkins
- Jack Bates
- Gabriel Ibitoye
- Rich Lane
- Noah Heward
With several key players sidelined, the Bristol Bears will rely on their remaining squad to deliver a strong performance against Section-Paloise. Fans can expect an intense encounter as both teams aim to secure crucial points in the Investec Champions Cup.
