By Roth Admin
September 11 2003

Saturday's Zurich Premiership clash with gloucester marks a definitive moment in Rotherham Titans' history. Not only does it signal the start of their Premiership campaign but it also sees the official first team debut of seven players, a club record. Christian Loader, Luke Gross, Geraint Lewis, Jason Strange, Pete Jorgensen, Jon Pritchard and Anthony Elliot, many of whom have been brought into the club over the summer, will all make their Premiership start for the Titans.

Captain Chris Johnson is convinced that the team will stand up well against formidable opposition:

"This Saturday is a stand out moment for Rotherham Titans and for us all, especially the seven debutants. It will undoubtedly be an unforgettable match. I have no doubt that we will give a good account of ourselves and hopefully mark our return to the Zurich Premiership in style."

Colin Noon, Derek Jelley and James Craig are absent through injury, and Joe Ewens, a former Gloucester player, through illness.

Rotherham Titans Team vs. Gloucester - September 13th, 2003

1 Nick Lloyd
2 Chris Johnson (Captain)
3 Chris Loader
4 Dan Cook
5 Luke Gross
6 Leon Greeff
7 Neil Spence
8 Geraint Lewis
9 Jacob Rauluni
10 Jason Strange
11 Michael Wood
12 Peter Jorgensen
13 Jon Pritchard
14 Anthony Elliot
15 Jon Benson

Replacements
16 Peter Smyth
17 Simon Bunting
18 Glen Kenworthy
19 James Cockle
20 Charlie Harrison
21 Phil Jones
22 Matt Oliver