Bristol enter the new British & Irish Cup tomorrow evening, with the competition offering the younger members of Bristol Rugby an opportunity to make their mark.

Experienced is provided in the forwards courtesy of Alex Clarke, Nathan Budgett and Darren Crompton (who captains the side), whilst off the back of his Man of the Match performance last week, Iain Grieves starts at number 8.

All nine Bristol Academy players are involved in the team to face Neath, with young talent Marko Mama joining the squad from Millfied School.

Josh Brown will play for the first time this season, having graduated from the Academy to senior squad in 2008/9.

Returning form injury, Ross Johnston is named on the bench, as is new signing Sam Giddens.

Bristol Rugby

Jack Tovey; Matt Turner, Luke Eves, Jack Gadd, George Watkins, Chris Ashwin, Robbie Shaw; Alex Clarke, Ollie Hayes, Darren Crompton (C), Josh Brown, Darren Barry, Nathan Budgett, Redford Pennycook, Iain Grieve

16. Ross Johnston, 17. Mako Vunipola, 18. Ben Glynn, 19. Marko Mama, 20. Sam Alford, 21. Mark Davies, 22. Sam Giddens