Bristol Bears are set to kick off their 2024/25 Premiership Rugby Cup campaign at home against Bedford Blues on Saturday with a mix of experienced players and young talent. Head coach Pat Lam has included new signing Lovejoy Chawatama in the starting lineup, along with Argentina duo Benjamin Elizalde and Benjamin Grondona who received their first senior international call-ups this week.
The game is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 2 at Ashton Gate with a kick-off time of 3pm. Unfortunately, the match will not be televised or streamed live by broadcasters TNT Sports or on the discovery+ app. However, fans can catch the highlights on the Premiership Rugby website shortly after the game.
For live updates and coverage of the match, BristolLive will be providing a live blog with build-up, team news, play-by-play updates, reactions, stats, analysis, interviews, and highlights from inside the stadium.
In terms of team news, the Bristol Bears lineup includes players like Benjamin Elizalde, Toby Fricker, and Kalaveti Ravouvou in the backline, while Lovejoy Chawatama, Kenzie Jenkins, and Jake Heenan will feature in the forward pack. On the other hand, Bedford Blues will have players like Matt Worley, Will Glister, and Alfie Garside in their starting XV.
The match officials for the game will be referee Jack Makepeace, with assistant referees Dan Jones and Jonathan Healy overseeing the proceedings.
It promises to be an exciting encounter between Bristol Bears and Bedford Blues as both teams look to make a statement in the early stages of the competition. Fans can expect a competitive and intense battle on the field as the players look to showcase their skills and make an impact for their respective teams. Stay tuned for all the updates and action from the game.
