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Bristol scrum half Shaun Perry
Perry and Lemi named for final Bristol challenge
24 April 2009, 11:57 am
Paul Hull has announced the squad that will face Leicester away on Saturday in the final game of the 2008/9 season.
David Lemi, Shaun Perry and Dan Ward-Smith will make their final appearance in a Bristol shirt against the Tigers, all of whom are named in the starting lineup.
James Phillips is selected to start in the back row, whilst Mark Regan is named on the bench for what will be his last game for the club.
When asked how he was approaching this weekend's game, Paul Hull commented that we have prepared the same as any other game but limited time on feet,
"Leading up to the game this week, it's just about mentally preparing for playing Leicester. We've done everything we need to do now as a group of coaches and players. There is nothing more we can add to the game plan at this stage of the season. It's just a matter of being mentally prepared for what will clearly be a tough challenge.
"Leicester are at the top of the league and are guaranteed a home slot but I'm sure they'll want to stay top. They will want to keep some momentum leading into their up coming Heinekan Cup semi-final. Their motivation will be high. We're now relegated so we're motivated for different reasons, for example, it will be the last game in a Bristol shirt for a few players.
"I'm not very sentimental, but I'm pleased Mark Regan and Matt Salter has been given the opportunity to come into the 22. We always expect a physical game against Leicester, so we've reflected that in our split on the bench.
"I'm actually looking forward to the game so we can draw a line under the season and officially prepare for next year. Obviously there's been a lot of work behind the scenes but now we can really get our teeth into what we'll face next year in the Championship, pre-season, and everything that comes with that."
Bristol Rugby
Luke Arscott; Lee Robinson, Luke Eves, Junior Fatialofa, David Lemi, Ed Barnes, Shaun Perry; Mark Irish, Scott Linklater, Darren Crompton, Mariano Sambucetti, Robert Sidoli, James Phillips, Redford Pennycook, Dan Ward-Smith.
Replacements
Mark Regan, Wayne Thompson, Roy Winters, Chevvy Pennycook, Matt Salter, Haydn Thomas, Greg Barden
James Phillips is selected to start in the back row, whilst Mark Regan is named on the bench for what will be his last game for the club.
When asked how he was approaching this weekend's game, Paul Hull commented that we have prepared the same as any other game but limited time on feet,
"Leading up to the game this week, it's just about mentally preparing for playing Leicester. We've done everything we need to do now as a group of coaches and players. There is nothing more we can add to the game plan at this stage of the season. It's just a matter of being mentally prepared for what will clearly be a tough challenge.
"Leicester are at the top of the league and are guaranteed a home slot but I'm sure they'll want to stay top. They will want to keep some momentum leading into their up coming Heinekan Cup semi-final. Their motivation will be high. We're now relegated so we're motivated for different reasons, for example, it will be the last game in a Bristol shirt for a few players.
"I'm not very sentimental, but I'm pleased Mark Regan and Matt Salter has been given the opportunity to come into the 22. We always expect a physical game against Leicester, so we've reflected that in our split on the bench.
"I'm actually looking forward to the game so we can draw a line under the season and officially prepare for next year. Obviously there's been a lot of work behind the scenes but now we can really get our teeth into what we'll face next year in the Championship, pre-season, and everything that comes with that."
Bristol Rugby
Luke Arscott; Lee Robinson, Luke Eves, Junior Fatialofa, David Lemi, Ed Barnes, Shaun Perry; Mark Irish, Scott Linklater, Darren Crompton, Mariano Sambucetti, Robert Sidoli, James Phillips, Redford Pennycook, Dan Ward-Smith.
Replacements
Mark Regan, Wayne Thompson, Roy Winters, Chevvy Pennycook, Matt Salter, Haydn Thomas, Greg Barden
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