November Internationals 2025 – Bristol Bears vs Argentina XV
The Bristol Bears from the English Premiership will face the Argentina XV at Ashton Gate on Friday. This match represents a unique club versus next-level XV encounter during the November Internationals.
Match Context
Bristol Bears will be without some of their international players, while the Argentina XV, although technically a next-of-XV team, mainly consists of young players drawn from Super Rugby Americas, aimed at developing emerging talent.
Selected 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
The team is the official next-of-XV but has been selected with the intention of developing players.
Weather and Match Outlook
A chance of rain is predicted in Bristol on Friday evening, but the conditions are not expected to detract from a spirited contest between two squads eager to secure more game time.
Summary: This November international match offers promising young talent from Argentina XV and a competitive Bristol Bears side a valuable platform for development and exposure.