November Internationals 2025: Bristol Bears vs Argentina XV
English Premiership side Bristol Bears will host Argentina XV at Ashton Gate on Friday. This match features a club team against a next-level Argentina XV side during the November Internationals period.
Match Context
Bristol Bears are without some players who are away on international duty. Meanwhile, Argentina XV, although officially a next-of-XV team, is primarily a youth selection made up of standout players from Super Rugby Americas.
Notable Players
- Argentina XV: Nicolás D’Amorim, Santiago Pernas, Faustino Sánchez Valarolo
- Bristol Bears: Ellis Genge, Will Capon, Harry Thacker, Gabriel Oghre, George Kloska, Max Lahiff, Pedro Rubiolo, James Dun, Joe Batley, George Taylor, Steven Luatua, Fitz Harding, Santiago Grondona, Kofi Cripps, Ben Grondona, Viliame Mata, Harry Randall, Max Pepper, AJ MacGinty, Sam Worsley, Tom Jordan, James Williams, Toby Baker, Joe Jenkins, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Gabriel Ibitoye, Louis Rees-Zammit, Josh Carrington, Rich Lane, Benjamin Elizalde
Team Strategy and Conditions
The team is the official next-of-XV but has been selected with the intention of developing players.
Rain is forecast for Friday evening in Bristol, though it is not expected to hinder an exciting contest as both sides aim to give players more match experience.
Summary
This match offers a valuable opportunity for emerging players from Argentina XV and Bristol Bears to showcase their skills and gain important game time during the November Internationals.