At present there are no changes to the starting line-up of the team that played Saracens last Sunday, however there will be fitness tests on a number of players on Friday morning. Currently unavailable for selection because of injury are: Nick Greenstock (shoulder), Mark Mapletoft (ankle), Kieran Roche (leg) and Chris Sheasby (eye).

Commenting on the game Head Coach, Gary Gold said: "While any cup draw that pitches the current holders against the previous season's winners is great for the media and fans, the reality for London Irish is that we face what is always one of the most difficult away fixtures of any season.  Our record at Kingsholm speaks for itself  - we have not won there for eight seasons!  Rest assured that we will be trying our best to break that unwanted sequence on Saturday." 

EARLY KICK OFF AGAINST GLOUCESTER 
 
This Saturday's Powergen Cup Round Six match against Gloucester at Kingsholm will kick off at 1.55pm in order to facilitate BBC Grandstand television coverage. 

LISC Travel - revised coach departure to Gloucester

Message from Tony Byrne of St.Clare's Travel:
Due to the early kick off of the London Irish v Gloucester Powergen Cup match at Kingsholm on Saturday, the LISC coach will now depart Sunbury at 9.45am and The Swan Inn, Reading at 10.30am.

INTERVIEW WITH ......

This week we have interviewed Michael Haslett, next week Phil Murphy will answer your questions. If you have any questions you would like us to put to Phil please email them to info@london-irish.com

INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY

We are delighted to confirm that Events International, who operate the leading hospitality site at Twickenham, will be our official partner for hospitality at this season's RBS 6 Nations matches.

The following package is available in their luxurious marquees at the Orchard Enclosure situated just 20m from the East Stand for the England match against Wales and at The Stoop Memorial Ground for the match against Ireland . Bookings for as few as 2 guests can be made. Private company tables are available for bookings of 8-12 guests.

• Luxurious hospitality facility
• Reserved seated match ticket
• Drinks reception
• Complimentary bar
• Four-course hot luncheon
• Fine wines and liqueurs
• Cigarettes and cigars
• Celebrity guest speaker
• Post-match hot refreshments
• Colour TV and video facilities
• Souvenir programme
• Team rosettes
• Daily newspapers
• Floral décor
• Individual guest documentation
• VIP hostess service

Date	Match	Price per person
6th Mar 2004	England vs. Ireland	£499
20th Mar 2004	England vs. Wales	£499

Similar packages are also available at all other Six Nations matches.  Prices range from £199 to £459.  For the full price list click here.

NB: All prices shown are per person and exclude VAT

Please contact us for full details or a booking form on 01932 750113 or e-mail kelly.adey@london-irish.com

PLAYER OF THE MONTH COMPETITION

You only have one more week to enter the London Irish Player of the Month Competition.  Head Coach, Gary Gold, has selected three players (Kieron Dawson, Bob Casey & Paul Sackey) as his 'Player of the Month'.  You may agree with one of Gary's selection or have your own choice.  All you have to do is vote for your 'Player of the Month' in the Poll on the homepage of the website.

The winner will present the 'Player of the Month' with their prize of a crate of Guinness at the Newcastle Falcons match on Sunday 23rd November, with their photo appearing in the Sale Sharks programme the following week.

To enter, send an e-mail with the subject heading 'Player of the Month Competition' to competition@london-irish.com , including your Name, Address and a Contact Telephone number (please state whether Home, Work or Mobile) plus your selected Player.  The closing date is Wednesday 19th November. All entries will go into a Free Prize Draw and a winner will be randomly selected.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE!

There is a new Canterbury of New Zealand product in stock.  The limited edition Stadium Jacket is priced at £80, comes in sizes Small to XXLarge and will only be available to buy online, but postage and packing will be free!

This full zip jacket is 100% black nylon twill with a polarfleece liner, has 3 zipped pockets with an embroidered London Irish crest on the left sleeve.

To take advantage of this special offer, follow the link to the shop.  Remember this is a limited edition so don't miss out!

BLARNEY ARCHIVE

As mentioned previously, there are still issues with sending the Blarney to AOL accounts, which is currently being looked in to.  Why not visit the Blarney Archive for recent issues.

THE BLARNEY

Over 6,400 people have currently subscribed to the Blarney; do you forward this to your mates? Or do you print it out and pass it around? Well, why not provide us with their e-mail address so that they can receive their own personal copy. E-mail Jon Salinger (jon.salinger@london-irish.com) with e-mail addresses. Let us try and spread the word of London Irish to a much greater audience.