The tight-head prop has nine caps for Fiji. Australian born Ma’afu has three caps for Tonga and can play at centre or as a winger. He has two older brothers who have also played international rugby for two other nations, with Camepese Ma’afu making 44 caps for Fiji and Salesi Ma’afu representing Australia 14 times. Alex Walker of London Scottish is tackled by Luke Morahan of Bristol Rugby What's the word from the Bristol camp? Head coach Pat Lam said: “We’re getting closer and closer to our end goal [promotion] and that continues to be our main focus.
Kolo’ofa joined Jersey in November 2015 shortly after the Rugby World Cup in which he was a member of the Tonga squad. The second row has eight caps for his country and has previously played for Newcastle Falcons and Otago in New Zealand Atalifo arrived in Jersey at the start of the season, becoming the club’s first Fijian signing.
“Each week, we face a different challenge and this Sunday against a well-coached Jersey side will be no different. Last time out against them, we were very good defensively and came away with a really good result, so we’ll aim to be on the job again this week. “It’s another opportunity to play and there’s five points on offer, so that’s the aim. ” Injury news: Unavailable: Ross McMillan (wrist), Jack Cosgrove (foot), Ryan Bevington (knee), John Hawkins (knee), Dan Tuohy (shoulder), Chris Vui (ankle), Ehize Ehizode (shoulder), Giorgi Nemsadze (international duty), James Dun (knee), Thretton Palamo (foot), Aaron Chapman (achilles), Mat Protheroe (knee), Sam Bedlow (loan), Will Hurrell (loan), George Perkins (loan).
Jordan Crane of Bristol Rugby is challenged by Phil Cringle of London Scottish How have Jersey Reds been doing recently? Jersey find themselves in 6th place with after 16 games played in the Championship after a varied season which has seen them win 8, draw 1 and lose 7. The Reds are on 39 points after losing to Ealing 32-24 last time out, their first defeat in five league games after a good run saw them win three and draw once. Jack Lam of Bristol Rugby in action against London Scottish What is Bristol’s record against Jersey Reds like? Bristol beat Jersey earlier in the season in October at the Stade Santander, winning 36-17 to secure their seventh win of the season.
Rhodri Williams’ six minute hat-trick added to two tries from Steven Luatua, who captained the side for the first time. Tries from Tom Pincus, Nick Selway and Joel Dudley gave the home side hope but it was not enough to stop Bristol’s 100 per ent league record, which they have carried on up until now.
Bristol Rugby v Jersey Reds: Team newsBristol Rugby go into this Sunday’s clash with Jersey Reds looking to break a new club record of 17 league wins in a row. The home side are also looking to further the gap between themselves and Ealing Trailfinders, who are 13 points behind Pat Lam’s side in the Greene King IPA Championship. Ealing play bottom of the league Rotherham Titans on Saturday. Bristol secured their 16th win of the season last time out as they won at London Scottish 55-15 to further cement their grip on the top of the table as they look to secure promotion. Jersey Reds will be coming to Ashton Gate looking to spoil Bristol’s excellent season so far, with the away side known for causing upsets in previous seasons by beating sides who have gone on to be promoted.
In the 2015/16 season, Bristol claimed two victories over Jersey as they won away from home 24-7 in September 2015 before claiming a 35-12 victory at Ashton gate in January 2016. Steve Luatua of Bristol Rugby is tackled by Matt Marley of London Scottish Who to look out for in the Jersey Reds ranks? Jersey currently have three international players in their squad, Uili Kolo’ofa’I, Lee-Roy Atalifo and Apukuki Ma’afu.
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