Richmond hit the road this weekend to take on Sedgley Park in a crucial away fixture as the title race intensifies. Sitting 10th in the table, Sedgley Park will be eager to test themselves against the league leaders, but Richmond arrive full of confidence after a dominant 54-0 victory over Plymouth Albion—snapping their 10-game winning streak.

The last meeting between these sides came in November at the Richmond Athletic Ground, where Richmond secured a hard-fought 21-6 win. With just a handful of games remaining, every point is vital as Richmond look to extend their five-point lead at the top.

Henry Wills re-joins the starting XV this week, while Lucas Schmid returns to the matchday squad. With this the only exception Richmond stick with the same winning side as they aim to carry their momentum forward.

Sedgley Park will pose their own threats, particularly through league-leading try scorer Rhys Henderson. The winger has crossed the whitewash 18 times this season and will be a key danger man in their attack. Richmond’s defensive resilience will need to be at its best to contain him.

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First XV (1-15)
1. Chris Freeman - Sponsored by Andrew Gordon
2. Will Goffey - Sponsored by Chris Mills
3. Jimmy Litchfield - Sponsored by Robert Vallings
4. Jake Monson (VC) - Sponsored by Ollie Quigley
5. George Nugent - Sponsored by Ian Hart
6. Ethan Benson - Sponsored by Aaron Adams
7. Henry Wills - Sponsored by Metatrak
8. Sam Pim - Sponsored by Molloy/Barnes/McGee
9. Alex Schwarz (C) - Sponsored by Simon Barber
10. Callum Grieve - Sponsored by Willie Munday
11. Josh Addams - Sponsored by James Rosa Associates
12. Tololima Savaiinaea - Available to Sponsor
13. Sam Dardis - Sposored by Andy Cuthbert
14. Alex O’Meara - Sponsored by Tim Forrester
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. Lucas Schmid - Sponsored by Nick Preston
19. Matt Marsh - Sponsored by Chris Banks
20. Lewis Dennett - Sponsored by Mermaid Gin

Top try scorer: Alex Schwarz - 10 tries
Top point scorer: Callum Grieve - 213 points
Dominant tackles (last game): Toby Saysell
Most carries (last game): Sam Pim
Points per game average: 32 points
Position in League: 1st