Coach Joe Mbu has made several changes to his squad for tomorrow’s trip to fellow expansion team Midlands Hurricanes.

Luciano Bejandidze is one of several news faces following last Saturday’s defeat to North Wales Crusaders.

Out of the original extended squad named for the Crusaders game go Kyle Armstrong, Errol Carter, Abrevia McDonald and Rob Oakley.

In come Bejandidze, Judd Greenhalgh, Elliott Hutchings and Connor Flanagan. Halfback/hooker Elliott Hutchings, whose signing we confirmed this week, is also included

It’s Skolars’ first competitive visit to the Portway Stadium since Coventry Bears moved there in the off-season and change their name to Midlands Hurricanes.

Fans can expect to enjoy designer burgers, Indonesian street food and high-end donuts as the rebranded club welcomes university students (who have already been granted tickets earlier in the week) for free.

There is a well-appointed rugby clubhouse adjoining the pitch for your post-match debrief.

Tickets at the gate are £15.