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Next Match
LONDON IRISH
vs
LONDON WASPS
Zurich Premiership
Sun 26th September
KO 15:00
Causway Stadium, High Wycombe
THIS WEEK'S TEAM
15 Scott Staniforth*
14 Paul Sackey
13 Geoff Appleford* 12 Mike Catt*
11 Justin Bishop* 10 Barry Everitt
9 Paul Hodgson
1 Neal Hatley
2 Adrian Flavin
3 Rob Hardwick*
4 Nick Kennedy
5 Bob Casey*
6 Ryan Strudwick (Captain)
7 Kieron Dawson*
8 Kieran Roche
* denotes International
REPLACEMENTS
16 Pierre Durant
17 Robbie Russell*
18 Declan Danaher
19 Phil Murphy*
20 Nils Mordt
21 Darren Edwards
22 Mark Mapletoft*
* denotes International
MATCH STATS
vs London Wasps
Last two Results
L.I. lost 19-34 (H)
(27th Dec 03)
L.I. lost 15-22 (A)
(19th Oct 03)
Biggest Win
45-24 (17th May 00)
The Stoop, Twickenham
Top Try Scorer
Mike Worsley - 3
Top Points Scorer
Barry Everitt - 63
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Team News
There are three changes to the starting line-up of the team that played Leicester Tigers on Sunday last, one is positional and two are players. Scott Staniforth moves from the left wing to full back; Justin Bishop returns from injury to make his first start of the season on the left wing and Paul Hodgson starts at scrum half. Unavailable for selection through injury are: Adam Halsey (foot), Peter Poulos (shoulder) and Doug Wheatley (hand).
Looking forward to Sunday's match, Head Coach, Gary Gold said: "Our start to the season has been as tough as it gets. We were very disappointed about last Sunday's home defeat by Leicester Tigers, not just by the margin of victory but also by the manner in which we conceded the scores. This has been addressed in no uncertain terms in training this week.
"Wasps are another team with a strong pack and lethal backs, however, if we can compete with them physically, I have no doubt that we have a chance of winning."
Zurich 'A' League
The next game for London Irish in the Zurich 'A' League is against Gloucester at Kingsholm next Monday, 27th September, kick off 7.45p.m.
Saracens Ticket Promotion!
London Irish will take on Saracens on Sunday, 3 October at the Madejski Stadium in Reading (kick off 3pm).
Spectators planning on coming along to the Saracens game can take advantage of our special October Ticket Offers! Spectators buying a ticket for Saracens (3 Oct) and Leeds Tykes (16 Oct) can get a ticket to see Irish playing Auch in the European Challenge Cup (31 Oct) for only £5! Or if you can only make Saracens or Leeds you can still buy an Auch ticket for half price!
This offer is only available through the ticket hotline – 0118 968 1000 – and does not apply to hospitality areas.
Hospitality at Saracens match
There are various hospitality packages available for the next home game against Saracens, starting at just £55 per person. Please contact Kelly (kelly.adey@london-irish.com) or Verity (verity.keal@london-irish.com) for various pricing options.
Merchandise online
You can now order most of the new range of London Irish merchandise online. From sweatshirts and jackets to beanie bears and keyrings, there's something for every budget. Click on the button at the top to visit now!
O2 Scrum in the Park
This season, England rugby action kicks off at Regent's Park. Watch the World Cup winners put through their paces as the England team stage an exclusive public training session. There'll also be big screens, live games and kids' coaching classes, plus the chance to test your own strength and skill. It's rugby heaven, it's free and it's at Regent's Park on Sunday 10th October, starting at 10.00am. Seats are limited for the main pitch where the England team will strut their stuff - get up close and see them kick, drill, scrummage and hit those tackle bags. Be there early otherwise it's standing room only. O2 are offering London Irish fans the chance to win reserved seats to watch England at O2 Scrum in the Park. To be included in the prize draw simply email scrum@O2.com writing "London Irish" in the subject line.
O2 Touch Rugby Tournament
Could you give Robinson a run for his money? Can you score as many tries as Cohen? Then enter O2's inaugural touch rugby competition, held at O2 Scrum in the Park on Sunday 10th October. For your chance to play on the day, you'll need to progress from one of our qualifying tournaments held on Clapham Common on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd October. Think you've got what it takes? Find out more at www.O2scruminthepark.com
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