Braves side to face Welsh

By Mark Stevens

Exeter Braves kick-off their home campaign in this season's Aviva Premiership A League when they play host to London Welsh at Sandy Park (7.30pm).

Having started with a 50-24 loss against Saracens at Allianz Park a week ago, the Braves will be looking to get back on track at the first attempt against the visiting Exiles.

Certainly the Braves have a strong line-up to choose from as coaches Rob Hunter and Ricky Pellow welcome back the likes of Elvis Taione, Sireli Naqelevuki, James Scaysbrook and Don Armand up front; whilst behind Pat Phibbs and Ceri Sweeney form an established half-back pairing.

Additional attacking options out wide are bolstered by the return of wingers Fetu'u Vainikolo and Jack Nowell with Tom James also amongst the squad on the replacements bench.

Season Ticket, Gold Card and 1905 members can gain FREE entry to tonight's fixture, admission for all others is £10 for adults and £5 for students/Under-16s.

Food and drink will be available in the County Suite prior and during tonight's match.

BRAVES SIDE TO FACE LONDON WELSH

15 Jack Arnott
14 Jack Nowell
13 Max Bodilly
12 Adam Hughes
11 Fetu'u Vainikolo
10 Ceri Sweeney
9 Pat Phibbs
1 Brett Sturgess
2 Elvis Taione
3 Alex Brown
4 Sam Skinner
5 Will Carrick-Smith
6 Sireli Naqelevuki
7 James Scaysbrook
8 Don Armand

16 Greg Bateman
17 Jack Stanley
18 Kieran Davies
19 Jerry Sexton
20 Joel Conlon
21 Stuart Townsend
22 Tom James
23 Laurence May