Date: Fri 01 Mar 2013

Jon Fisher will start at number 8 for London Irish tomorrow afternoon in the Aviva Premiership match with Northampton Saints at Franklins Gardens (kick-off 3pm).

Fisher is the only change to the starting side that defeated Wasps at Madejski Stadium last weekend. Setaimata Sa, who arrived at the Club earlier this year, is named as a replacement along with David Paice who has recovered from injury.

London Irish Director of Rugby Brian Smith said: “Northampton have got a few wins under their belt in recent weeks and are playing some good rugby. It is always a physical challenge against Northampton and I envisage tomorrow being no exception. The squad is looking forward to the challenge.”

London Irish team to face Northampton Saints:

15. Tom Homer; 14. Topsy Ojo*; 13. Guy Armitage; 12. Shane Geraghty*; 11. Marland Yarde; 10. Ian Humphreys; 9. Pat Phibbs; 1. Max Lahiff; 2. Scott Lawson*; 3. Halani Aulika*; 4. George Skivington; 5. Bryn Evans* (Captain); 6. Matt Garvey; 7. Ofisa Treviranus*; 8. Jon Fisher

Replacements: 16. David Paice*; 17. Jerry Yanuyanutawa*; 18.Leo Halavatau; 19. Kieran Low; 20. Jebb Sinclair*; 21. Sailosi Tagicakibau*; 22. Setaimata Sa*; 23. Jack Moates

*Denotes Internationals