Cornish Pirates are keen to put up a good performance in their final RFU Championship home game of the season against Hartpury on Saturday (2.30pm kick-off).

The Pirates have made two changes from the team which won 14-13 away to Doncaster Knights last Saturday. 

Both are in the centre where Joe Elderkin and Shae Tucker are selected. Also, for fly-half Arwel Robson, this game will mark his 50th appearance for the club. On the bench, 23-year-old new arrival prop Jacob Morris, who is dual registered with Exeter Chiefs, will wear the number 17 shirt.

Pirates joint head coach Alan Paver said: “Hartpury are congratulated on having had a good year. This included beating us at their place earlier in the season, although I felt we didn’t do ourselves justice that day.

“We were, though, beaten fair and square, so at home this week, and in front of a big crowd for the last home league game of the season, we’ll be keen just to get out there and get a good performance under our belt.

“Overall, I am over the moon to see how the squad has galvanised and have moved on, with a focus to keep improving. A high level of spirit has been evolved and, as we have seen, the second half of the season has been very good for us.”

Talking about Robson’s landmark, Paver said: “It is fantastic for him. To get to 50 games so quickly is a fine achievement, and growing in his role he has been great for us.”

Cornish Pirates: 15 AJ Cant 14 Robin Wedlake 13 Shae Tucker 12 Joe Elderkin 11 Arthur Relton 10 Arwel Robson 9 Ruaridh Dawson; 1 Jack Andrew 2 Will Crane 3 Matt Johnson 4 Cory Teague 5 Will Britton 6 Alex Everett 7 Will Gibson 8 John Stevens (captain).

Replacements: 16 Max Norey 17 Jacob Morris 18 Hayden King 19 Steele Barker 20 Jarrard Hayler 21 Tom Kessell 22 Harry Bazalgette 23 Will Trewin.

Tickets for this weekend’s game will be available at the gates on the day from 12.30pm; they can also be purchased online.

At the end of Saturday’s match, weather permitting, certain end of season awards are expected to be presented from in front of the main grandstand.