Unbeaten Regional 2 Tribute Ale South West league leaders Weston-super-Mare have signed 20-year-old Maison Turner (pictured), who can play on either side of the front row, ahead of Saturday's match away to second-placed Teignmouth, who are three points behind.
The Apprentice Electrician, who can also play in the second row, joins Weston from neighbours Hornets, where he came through their age-groups since he started playing aged six. He made his debut for the Hornets 2ndXV during the 2023/24 season and has made 40 appearances for them.
Turner has also represented the Somerset County side at the Under-18 and Under-20 levels, and he says that one of his most memorable games was the Somerset Under-20s' 33-33 draw with their Cornwall counterparts at Redruth, following the hosts' late try.
"I hope that switching to play for Weston will help me push myself to a higher level," said Turner, who will start from the replacements bench on Saturday. "I want to get as much game time as possible and be part of a promotion-winning side."
Weston-super-Mare, who will be looking to maintain their unbeaten league form against the Devon club, have Cam Maslen back at outside centre and Archie Tilseley at fly-half. The one change in the pack sees George Talbot coming into the second row to join Ashley Russell.
Weston-super-Mare (away v Teignmouth, 3 pm): Alex Howman; Keanu Ballard, Cam Maslen, Marcus Nel, Hayden Main; Archie Tilsley, Ryan Watterston; Charlie Brabham (capt), Adam Fisher, Gary Carpenter, George Talbot, Ashley Russell, Nasili Ikahihifo, Jacob Cox, Jacob Simspon. Reps: Maison Turner, Matt James, Jack Press.
In the Counties 3 Tribute Ale Somerset South league, Weston United will be hoping to continue the good form shown in the last game, when they were 57-21 home winners over Bridgwater & Albion, as they host Crewkerne, who have yet to win a game this season.
The United make one change in their backline with Somerset U20s George Nuttycombe coming in at fly-half. In the front row of the pack, Charlie Owens moves to loosehead prop, with Vinnie Jones starting at hooker and Ieuan John at tighthead prop.
Sam Light and Ross Chesher form a new look second row with Robson Bird, Callum Bliss and Brad Hebbard completing the back row. Former Club Captain Tom Suggs is named on the replacement bench for the first time since his year spent in Canada.
Weston United (home v Crewkerne, 3 pm): Chris Young; Oli Marshall, Ky Pearce, Dan Beer, Tom Blyth; George Nuttycombe, Dylan Way; Charlie Owens, Vinnie Jones, Ieuan John, Sam Light, Ross Chesher, Robson Bird, Callum Bliss, Brad Hebbard. Reps: Tom Wheatley, Callum Kingscott, Tom Suggs, Rhodri Williams, Issac Bliss.
Weston Athletic made it a clean sweep of senior victories for the Club last time out when they won 41-19 at home to Wincanton in the Counties 4 Tribute Ale Somerset South league. On Saturday, they travel to face Bridgwater & Albion 3rd XV, who were 51-15 home winners over Wells 2ndXV last weekend.
Weston Athletic (away v Bridgwater & Albion 3rdXV, 3 pm): Rich Frost; Jack Bridgman, John Natabuturu, Eddie Davies, Charlie Beal; Adam Budd, Clayton Dorrington; Ethan Westlake, Harry Nash, Ryan Donegan, Mike Powell, Mark Walker, Dom Hawkins, Tom Burge, Billy Kirk. Reps: Jason Owen, Stephen Donegan, Grahame Hill, James Hughes, Blaine Tottle, Tee Masilela, Mike Taylor, Mark Young, Adam Lee.
On Sunday, the Weston Colts/U18s are at home to their Clevedon counterparts, with a kick-off time of 2 pm.
Other matches on Sunday see Weston U13s at home to Castle Cary, Weston u14s travel to face Midsomer Norton U14s and Weston U16s host Yatton U16s, all kick off at 10.30 am
Weston Roses U16s are away to Winscombe U16 Girls, kick off 2 pm.
