By Duncan Wood
September 24 2002

There is another opportunity to shine tonight for several players as the United take on Plymouth Albion at Clifton. Lee Best (pictured left) has recovered from a stomach bug and will be looking to prove his fitness.

It's a good opportunity for several of the first team squad to stake a claim before the Leicester game at the weekend. It's also a chance for several Academy lads to play alongside the senior players.

Lee Best is making a playing comeback after a stomach virus and he'll be keen to reclaim his number 15 shirt. Andrew Higgins plays his second United game and will be hoping that his match fitness improves sufficiently for him to be back in contention at first team level.

Andrew Sheridan gets a run out in the front row alongside Saul Nelson and Emi Bergamaschi as the experiment with him playing at prop continues.

James Bailey plays his first United game on the left wing. Bailey has been in fine try scoring form for the U21s of late and this will be a good test for him. Similarly, Steve Pape of the U21s makes his United debut in the second row.

Craig Short captains the side and he'll be looking to impress before the weekend.

Bristol Shoguns United Vs Plymouth
Tuesday 24 September, Clifton RFC, ko 7pm

Lee Best, Matt Carrington, Andrew Higgins, Duncan Hayward, James Bailey, Shane Drahm, Peter Richards, Andrew Sheridan, Saul Nelson, Emi Bergamaschi, Steve Pape, Matt Styles, Chris Morgan, Craig Short, Rhys Oakley