Flanker Bolam will start as Red Bulls ring changes

NEWCASTLE Red Bulls hand a first start to George Bolam as they make the trip to Leicester Tigers in tonight's PREM Rugby Cup assignment.

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The 18-year-old flanker made his debut from the bench during last week's home encounter with Saracens and comes into a starting XV showing nine changes for the televised clash.

Fellow academy back-rower Reuben Parsons once again captains the side, switching to No 8 as Bolam and Adam Scott come in for the injured Cameron Neild and Freddie Lockwood.

Micky Rewcastle and Richard Palframan freshen up the propping ranks, with Sam Stuart starting at scrumhalf after ending last week's game at fly-half.

Ethan Grayson occupies the No.10 shirt this time out, with 20-year-old Rhys Beeckmans replacing Max Clark in the centres.