Nathan Gabey returns to the 1st XV for the first time in 3 years as Will Mortimore makes this debut as Clifton travel west to face bottom side Westcliff.

Sam Turner starts alongside Alex Giltrow and Nick Selway in the front row whilst Henry Harper and Joe Owen partner once again the second row. Gloucester's Jack Bartlett starts at 8 in the place of Brad Talbot whilst Tom Wilson captains the side from 6 and Dan Broady at open side.

Will Luxford partners Luke Cozens at half back, with Harry Ascherl and Marcus Nel once again forming the centre partnership. the back 3 sees Alex Howman continue at full back, Ian Clark on the left wing and Fin Sharp on the right.

Gabey and Mortimore join Mitch Spencer, Tomos Gwilliam and Zak Ward on the bench.

Clifton Rugby v Westcliff | Saturday 26th February 2022 | The gables | Kick Off: 14:15

1. Sam Turner 2. Nick Selway 3. Alex Giltrow 4. Henry Harper 5. Joe Owen 6. Tom Wilson (c) 7. Dan Broady 8. (c) Jack Bartlett 9. Will Luxford 10. Luke Cozens 11. Ian Clark 12. Marcus Nel 13. Harry Ascherl 14. Fin Sharp 15. Alex Howman

Replacements: 16. Tomos Gwilliam 17. Nathan Gabey 18. Will Mortimore 19. Mitch Spencer20. Zak Ward