There are two changes to the starting line-up of the team that played NEC Harlequins two weeks ago.  Doug Wheatley comes in for Neal Hatley in the front-row and Adrian Flavin starts instead of Naka Drotske at hooker.  Unavailable for selection due to injury is Pierre Durant (knee).  The outcome of fitness tests on three players will determine the final composition of the substitutes' bench.

Looking forward to Sunday's match, Head Coach, Gary Gold said, "We have already played Gloucester home and away this season and both games were fiercely contested.  Sunday's meeting will be no different.  Our forwards in particular will face a stern test as is always the case against Gloucester, especially at Kingsholm."

GLOUCESTER v LONDON IRISH - 200 TICKETS AVAILABLE

As of yesterday there were 200 tickets available for London Irish's Zurich Premiership away match against Gloucester on Sunday 18th April (kick off 4.00pm).

The game was previously announced as a sell-out, but with the fixture moving from Friday 16th April to Sunday 18th April at 4.00pm, there have been a small number of returns from supporters unable to make the new date.

Tickets are available from the Gloucester ticket hotline on 0871 871 8781 between 9am and 5pm (Mon-Fri).

SUPPORTERS' PUB QUIZ AT SECOND LONDON IRISH 'OFFICIAL HOME'

Who are the brainiest London Irish fans out there?  Are you ready to pit your wits against fellow supporters?  London Irish will be appointing it's second 'official London home', The Churchill Arms in Kensington on Wednesday 28th April.  Along with our friends at Guinness, we would like to invite you and three pals to enter yourselves as a 'London Irish Supporters' team to take part in our special Pub Quiz on the night.

Following the launch of "Project London - Going Back to Our Roots" at The O'Conor Don in Marylebone in February, The Churchill Arms (119 Kensington Church Street) is to become the club's second 'official London Irish home' and will be the focus of special events and activities during the next rugby season.

You won't simply be competing against each other for pride but to win London Irish and Guinness prizes.  To help you out, each team will be joined by a London Irish player or a Guinness representative as an extra team member on the night.

Team entries will be on a first come-first served basis.  Please enter your team by sending the four team members' names plus the contact details of the team leader to mail@patricklennon.com by midday on Wednesday 21st April.

PARKER PEN CHALLENGE CUP FINAL

In case you were not aware, this year's Parker Pen Challenge Cup Final is being held at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday 22nd May 2004, kick off 12 noon.

To purchase tickets call 0118 968 1000 or click here. 

PLAYERS' AWARDS DINNER

There are only a few places remaining for this year's Players' Awards Dinner, being held on Thursday 13th May in the Ballroom of the Millennium Mayfair Hotel.  

HEADLINES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED THIS WEEK
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- London Irish v Saracens - Final Premiership Match
- Guinness at the Madejski

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