London Irish makes a welcome return to Guinness A League action this evening with an away match against Saracens at Old Albanians RFC, The Woollams Playing Field, St Albans, AL3 6BZ, kick-off at 7.30pm.
The Exiles' have announced a strong line-up that combines youth and experience. Darren Edwards and Rob Hardwick start at scrum half and tight head prop respectively. Paul Franze returns from injury to partner Shane Geraghty in the centre while Samoan international Dominic Feau'nati and Ireland flanker Kieron Dawson bring their experience to a team with try-scoring potential.
Team:
15. Michael Horak*; 14. Topsy Ojo; 13. Paul Franze; 12. Shane Geraghty; 11. Dominic Feau'nati*; 10. Ross Laidlaw; 9. Darren Edwards; 1. Doug Wheatley; 2. Adrian Flavin; 3. Rob Hardwick*; 4. Gary Johnson; 5. Matt Banahan; 6. Richard Thorpe; 7. Kieron Dawson*; 8. Paul Gustard.
Replacements:
16. Adam Halsey; 17. Tom Warren; 18. David Paice; 19. Tom Standfield; 20. James Grimes; 21. Charles Mezger; 22. James Storey; 23. Matt Humphries 24. Charlie Gower.
* Denotes international
Academy Manager: Corin Palmer
Assistant Manager: Jan Bonney