The match will also see Guy Armitage come back in at inside centre, Kieran Low start in the back row and James Sandford partner Bryn Evans in the second row.
London Irish Director of Rugby Brian Smith said: “We've made a few changes to freshen up the team this week. The new boys are very enthusiastic and the entire squad is keen to put in a performance at Kingsholm."
London Irish team to face Gloucester:
15. Tom Homer; 14. Topsy Ojo*; 13. Jonathan Joseph*; 12. Guy Armitage; 11. Anthony Watson; 10. Shane Geraghty*; 9. Darren Allinson; 1. Max Lahiff; 2. David Paice*; 3. Halani Aulika*; 4. James Sandford; 5. Bryn Evans* (Captain); 6. Kieran Low; 7.Jamie Gibson; 8. Chris Hala’ufia
Replacements: 16. Scott Lawson*; 17.Jerry Yanuyanutawa*; 18.Leo Halavatau; 19. Matt Garvey; 20. Declan Danaher; 21. Sailosi Tagicakibau*; 22. Steven Shingler; 23. Jack Moates
*Denotes Internationals
George Skivington speaks to LITV ahead of the Exiles visit to Welford Road ![]()
Ian Humphreys looks ahead to tomorrow's match against London Welsh ![]()
Video: London Irish vs. London Welsh 20th April 3pm KO at MadStad ![]()
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | T | + | Diff | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leicester | 14 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 213 | 371 | 18 | 3 | -158 | 47 |
| 2 | Harlequins | 14 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 213 | 371 | 18 | 3 | -158 | 47 |
| 3 | Saracens | 14 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 213 | 371 | 18 | 3 | -158 | 44 |
| 4 | Wasps | 14 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 213 | 371 | 18 | 3 | -158 | 41 |
| 5 | Gloucester | 14 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 213 | 371 | 18 | 3 | -158 | 39 |
| 6 | Northampton | 14 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 213 | 371 | 18 | 3 | -158 | 36 |
| 7 | Exeter | 14 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 213 | 371 | 18 | 3 | -158 | 32 |
| 8 | Bath | 14 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 213 | 371 | 18 | 3 | -158 | 32 |
| 9 | Worcester | 14 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 213 | 371 | 18 | 3 | -158 | 26 |
| 10 | London Welsh | 14 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 213 | 371 | 18 | 3 | -158 | 21 |
| 11 | London Irish | 14 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 213 | 371 | 18 | 3 | -158 | 20 |
| 12 | Sale | 14 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 213 | 371 | 18 | 3 | -158 | 15 |
Show your "Exile-Style" and wear it with pride!