London Irish continues its Guinness A League season this evening when it welcomes Bristol United to Sunbury on Thames, kick-off at 7.30pm.
The Exiles will have to be at their best as Bristol are expected to field a strong team based on a core of experienced players in contention for first team places for next Sunday's Guinness Premiership game with London Irish at Memorial Stadium (kick-off 1.00pm).
Tonight's London Irish team sees the welcome return to action of a number of players that have been unavailable through injury including Dominic Feau'nati at outside centre, Robbie Russell at hooker and Richard Thorpe at No 8.
'Tonight's game provides a chance for us to bounce back after last Monday's disappointment at Harlequins,' said assistant Academy Manager, Jan Bonney. 'We are able to welcome back a number of experienced players who will strengthen our capability in key positions.'
Team:
15. Kevin Fisher; 14. Matt Humphries; 13. Rodd Penney; 12. Dominic Feau'nati*; 11. Justin Bishop*; 10. A J Delport; 9. Darren Edwards; 1. Adam Halsey; 2. Robbie Russell*; 3. Richard Skuse; 4. Gary Johnson; 5. Ryan Strudwick (captain); 6. Matt Banahan; 7. Declan Danaher; 8. Richard Thorpe.
Replacements:
16. Tom Warren; 17. James Campbell; 18. James Grey; 19. Matt Donnelly; 20. Chou Mezger; 21.Neville Edwards; 22. Thomas Howell.
* Denotes international
Coaching Team:
Academy Manager: Corin Palmer
Assistant Manager: Jan Bonney