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Richmond’s 1st XV returns to the Richmond Athletic Ground this Saturday for another crucial National 1 clash, this time against Dings Crusaders. With just one point separating us from league leaders Rams, every match from here on out carries massive weight in the title race. After 17 rounds, we've forged one of the league’s toughest defensive records, and this weekend, we aim to impose our physicality while taking key lessons from our last meeting with Dings—a thrilling 31-31 draw earlier in the season.

On Saturday afternoon, it’s all about delivering a statement performance in front of our home crowd, setting the record straight from that draw, and keeping the pressure on at the top. The boys will be fired up and ready to go, and we know you’ll be right behind them every step of the way.

Players to Watch

Richmond: Tololima Savaiinaea
If last weekend’s debut was anything to go by, Savaiinaea is going to be a force in the Richmond midfield. A relentless presence on both sides of the ball, he led the squad in dominant tackles and was second in carries against Darlington Mowden Park, making an instant impact. His physicality in defence, combined with his ability to break the line, will be key in setting the platform for our attack. Keep an eye on his link-up play with fly-half Dennett and outside centre Grieve—if that combination clicks, it could unlock some serious opportunities out wide.

Dings Crusaders: George Boulton
The visitors’ danger man. As their top points scorer this season, Boulton is a proven attacking threat who can turn half-chances into points. Richmond’s defensive line will need to be razor-sharp to keep him contained.

At full-time, we’ll be screening England vs. France in the Six Nations in the Murray Judd bar—so stick around and round off another huge day of rugby here at the RAG!

Kick-off is at 3 pm, for those unable to attend, follow live updates on X (formerly known as Twitter) RichmondFC1861, Instagram and Facebook.

Richmond By The Numbers
Top try scorer: Chidera Obonna - 8 tries
Top point scorer: Callum Grieve - 154 points
Dominant tackles (last game): Tololima Savaiinaea
Most carries (last game): George Nugent
Points per game average: 31 points
Position in League: 2nd

First XV (1-15)
1. Chris Freeman - Sponsored by Andrew Gordon
2. Will Goffey - Sponsored by Chris Mills
3. Luke Spring - Sponsored by Steve Hardwick
4. Cameron Gray - Sponsored by Richmond Diehards
5. George Nugent - Sponsored by Ian Hart
6. Jake Monson - Sponsored by Ollie Quigley
7. Henry Wills - Sponsored by Metatrak
8. Sam Pim - Sponsored by Molloy/Barnes/McGee
9. Alex Schwarz - Sponsored by Simon Barber
10. Lewis Dennett - Sponsored by Mermaid Gin
11. Josh Addams - Sponsored by James Rosa Associates
12. Tololima Savaiinaea - Available to Sponsor
13. Callum Grieve - Sponsored by Willie Munday
14. Chidera Obonna - Sponsored by John Heaton
15. Greg Kitson - Sponsored by Mult Box Media Ltd

Replacements
16. Alex Post - Sponsored by Molloy/Barnes/McGee
17. Hamish Murray - Sponsored by Laurence Morey
18. Toby Saysell - Sponsored by Brad Day
19. Matt Marsh - Sponsored by Chris Banks
20. Alex O’Meara - Sponsored by Tim Forrester