Guernsey field four starting debutants in Siam Cup
IF THE Guernsey debutants were in any doubt as to the magnitude of the Siam Cup in the Channel Islands, they are fully aware of it now.
For in keeping with recent tradition, the presentation of the match shirts to the chosen squad was a grand occasion this week as captain Blair Campbell and his men received their jerseys from His Excellency the Lt-Governor, Air Marshal Peter Walker, during a special reception on Tuesday to celebrate the Guernsey Rugby Club's 100th anniversary.
The starting XV contains four players – Matt Thomas, Matt Ball, Ben McDougall and Sam Whitehead – who have yet to taste Siam Cup action.
The Siam Cup match kicks off at 3pm, preceded by the Vets at 10.30am and the Seconds at 12.30pm on the Garenne Stand pitch. The Women's match will be at 11am on the neighbouring club pitch.
Guernsey team
Cameron Craine, Tom Ceillam, Layton Batiste, Lewis Hillier, Nick Merrien, Matt Thomas, Robin Le Cocq, Nick Barton, Dale Rutledge, Matt Ball, Shane Taylor, Blair Campbell, Ben McDougall, Jason Batiste, Sam Whitehead. Replacements: Dale Garner, Tom Hobbs, Darrin Bellingham, Kyle Garner, Nile Dacres, David O'Hanlon, Luke Sayer, Ben Challinor.
