Team news: Bristol Bears U18s vs Yorkshire Rugby Academy

The unbeaten Bears return to action in the Academy U18 League against Saracens on Sunday, January 14^th and Barnes says this weekend’s fixture will serve as good preparation.

“All of the players and staff are looking forward to the weekend game ahead of the trip to Saracens next week,” said Barnes.

“The U18 programme is a vital cog in the development process for the club but it is very much one part that is aligned with senior teams’ aims and objectives.

“Since our friendly fixture in October versus Exeter, the players have been monitored closely via their schools, colleges, and club games. We’ve got a good spread of players from all corners of the region, and we are proud that we are unearthing talent from across the region.

“We’re excited to be back in action and looking forward to an important couple of months in the competition.”

Bristol Bears U18 squad to face Yorkshire Rugby Academy at Loughborough University:

Louie Trevett, Harry Burton, Oscar Simms Preston, Will Knight, Ollie Thraves, Tom Gardner, Sonny Davis, Sam Morton Smith, George Payne, Archie Prewett, Joe Cooper, Aidan Boshoff, Harry O’Donnell, Eamonn Rogers, Rowan Curry, Jamie Howick, Cody Richardson Wall, Jamie Wood, Ollie Russell, Josh Sheppard, Louis White, Tom Ormsby, Ollie Stratton, Isaac Campbell Wu, Louis Nancekivell, Jake Smith, Joe Wooler, Fin Fielder.