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Bermuda Head Coach Brian Archibald has made five changes to his side’s 23-man roster for Saturday’s clash against the Cayman Islands.
Bermuda is to have home advantage for the must win match. at the National Sports Centre’s North Field. Kick off is to be 7pm local time and admission is free.
Following a five month stint at the Stellenbosch Rugby Academy in South Africa Mikle Dill is back. He is the one change to backs from the side that lost against Mexico last month.
In the forwards prop Pernell Brangman Jr. returns while there are additional places for four uncapped players. Brynley Toms has earned his first call-up since winning the regional Under-19 Championship in 2010. The 6ft4in 286lb prop is the son of Brian Toms, and has four years of experience playing for Bedwas in the Welsh Premier Division.
Also sett o make their test debuts for Bermuda are flankers Ben Cook and Tommy Hart. The latter of them is another to have been involved in Bermuda’s 2010 Under-19 Championship winning side.
Earlier this week Americas Rugby News spoke with Bermuda Rugby Chairman Gareth Nokes about a range of topics. The full interview can be seen by clicking here.
BERMUDA
Forwards: Dustin Archibald, Pernell Brangman Jr, Ben Cook, Pete Dunkerly (captain), Ben Green, Thomas Greenslade, Tommy Hart, Conor McGlynn, Simon Petler, Adam Richards, Darren Richardson, Brynley Toms, Mikey Williams.
Backs: Corey Boyce, Dan Cole, Rich Cumbers, Tashon DeSilva, Mikle Dill, Jahniko Francis, Tom Healy, Tyler Kendall, Calum Maule, Chris Naylor.
