WNEC v. UMass Lowell and Holy Cross

WNEC Rugby will take on UMass Lowell and Holy Cross. Lineup for the first match is as follows:

1 - Ryan Shultz
2 - Jon "Frenchie" Ouellette
3 - Mike Fielding
4 - Tom LeClair
5 - John Loubier Jr.
6 - Sean Gallagher
7 - Joe Monaco
8 - Stephen Farnham

9 - Zack Phelan
10 - Brendan Remetta
11 - Dan "Flow Biscuit" Palmer
12 - Craig Spyropoulos
13 - Dan Fonseca
14 - Tyler Modlish
15 - La Quan "Pookie" Schoolfield

This lineup does see some changes from the previous two starting sides this season. Veteran forward and former Captain Tom LeClair reprises an old role at lock while the hard grafting Sean Gallagher shifts to blindside flanker. Brendan Remetta will make his first A-side start at flyhalf while Tyler Modlish is the sole debutante at winger.

This side brings a front row who are effective in both loose and tight work, a big second row, and a back row with plenty of hitting capability, as well as a backline who look to continue their tough defensive showing.

The lineup for the second match will be contingent on the survival rate for the first as well as the pool of available reserves.

In other Springfield rugby news, the Springfield Rifles RFC defeated Springfield College by a score of 20-17 with two WNEC Rugby alumni in action. The absolute brick wall of Chris "Skidz" Scuderi started at the number four lock while Club Founder Brian "Blee" Costello put on a good showing from flyhalf after serving the club he created as a hooker and scrumhalf. Both provided years of commendable service in the blue jersey and this blog and the club wish them all the best with their new brothers in the ranks of the Rifles.