Next Match
LONDON IRISH
vs
WORCESTER WARRIORS
Zurich Premiership
Sun 7th November
KO 15:00
Madejski Stadium, Reading
THIS WEEK'S TEAM
15 Michael Horak*
14 Delon Armitage
13 Scott Staniforth*
12 Nils Mordt
11 Justin Bishop*
10 Mark Mapletoft*
9 Paul Hodgson
1 Neal Hatley
2 Robbie Russell*
3 Doug Wheatley
4 Ryan Strudwick(Captain)
5 Nick Kennedy
6 Paul Gustard
7 Declan Danaher
8 Phil Murphy*
Replacements
16 Adam Halsey
17 David Paice
18 Kieran Roche
19 Tony Roques
20 Geoff Appleford
21 Kevin Barrett
22 Shane Geraghty
* denotes International
MATCH STATS
vs Auch
Previous Meetings
(A) Sat 23rd Oct
London Irish won 20-18 |
Headlines you may have missed
Remember that the clocks go back this weekend
- Scotland International strengthens squad
- Big Man with a Big Heart
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Team News
There are five changes to the starting line-up of the team that played in Auch last weekend. Scott Staniforth comes in at outside centre having recovered from a groin strain. Squad rotation sees Mark Mapletoft, Doug Wheatley, Nick Kennedy and Paul Gustard start at out half, tight head prop, second row forward and blindside flanker respectively. Shane Geraghty, the 18 years old out half from the Academy, makes his first appearance on the bench. Unavailable for selection through injury are: Kieron Dawson (knee), Adrian Flavin (neck), Darren Edwards (jaw), Rodd Penney (hamstring), Peter Poulos (knee), Paul Sackey (ankle) and Richard Skuse (neck).
Looking forward to Sunday's match, Gary Gold, Head Coach, said: "Last weekend's away match in Auch proved to be as difficult as expected. The home side defended well and their backs always threatened. We did not capitalise on the chances we created with the result that we came away with only a slim margin of victory. We have to finish our chances on Sunday if we are to progress in this important competition."
Other Auch Match News : -
- October Ticket Offer
- Halloween end to Half Term
- Auch Hospitality Offers
Roadworks at Jct 10 of the M4
Spectators travelling to the London Irish match on the M4 this Saturday are advised to leave plenty of time for their journey. The West bound (towards Cardiff) exit slip road link road from Junction 10 of the M4 will be closed from 10am today until 4pm on Sunday afternoon.
Heavy queues are expected so PLEASE ALLOW PLENTY OF EXTRA TIME FOR YOUR JOURNEY. London Irish is advising spectators to ARRIVE EARLY at the Stadium on Sunday, due to the roadworks.
Spectators who can travel by public transport are advised to do so - there is a shuttle bus running from Reading Station to the Stadium from 1.00pm until 7.15pm.
Supporters arriving early at the Stadium will be able to get a drink in either the hotel bars or the North Stand concourse bar, all of which open at 12noon. Live Irish music will also start in the North Stand craic at 1.30pm
Mike Catt's Busy Two Days
Mike Catt has had two busy days. On Wednesday 27th, he was at Buckingham Palace to receive his MBE from Her Majesty, The Queen. This morning he was at the Vatican in Rome for a private audience with Pope John Paul II.
Mike is pictured with Lawrence Dallaglio on the steps of St Peter's with a signed England shirt that they later presented to His Holiness.
Forthcoming LISC events include the LISC Quiz Night and the Christmas Party, click here for further details.
Munster to play at Twickenham
 As you may know NEC Harlequins will be playing their home Heineken Cup match against Munster at Twickenham on Saturday 15th January 2005.
If everything goes to plan we would expect to be taking part in the away leg of the Challenge Cup Quarter final this weekend so we are considering the possibility of taking some hospitality packages in order to support our friends from across the Irish Sea.
At this stage we do not have any details of packages or pricing but if you would like to consider joining a London Irish group for this match please contact Kelly Adey via e-mail (kelly.adey@london-irish.com) to register your interest, without obligation.
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