One change for in-form Irish
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:20
Sitting top of the Premiership an undefeated in the European Challenge Club so far this season London Irish make just one change to the side that took them to the top of the Premierhship log last weekend with Clarke Dermody returning to the bench.
The New Zealander is replaced in the starting lineup by Alex Corbisiero. There is no space for England star Delon Armitage this week but his brother, Steffon, player of the month for November, continues on the flank for the in form Exiles.
Shane Geraghty continues his comeback to full fitness at flyhalf while kicking machine Peter Hewat remains in his favoured position at fullback.
Dax: 15 David Bortolussi, 14 Lucas Borges, 13 Florian Argel, 12 Duncan Bell, 11 Laurent Diaz, 10 Maxime Petitjean, 9 Nicolas Morlaes, 8 Pierre Caillet(captain), 7 Justin Pendanx, 6 Bastien Adrillon, 5 Anthony Mazel,4 Cédric Guironnet, 3 Nicolas Decamps, 2 Jimmy Jaen, 1 Jérémy
Castex,
Replacements: 16 Kas Lealamanua, 17 William Bonet, 18 Mickaël Bert, 19 Jean-Baptiste Cros, 20 Neumi Nanuku, 21 Gavin Williams, 22 Jean Baptiste Peze.t
London Irish: 15 Peter Hewat, 14 Topsy Ojo, 13 Elvis Seveali'i, 12 Seilala Mapusua, 11 Sailosi Tagicakibau, 10 Shane Geraghty, 9 Paul Hodgson, 8 Chris Hala'Ufia, 7 Steffon Armitage, 6 Declan Danaher, 5 Bob Casey (captain), 4 Kieran Roche, 3 Tonga Lea'aetoa, 2 David Paice, 1 Alex Corbisiero,
Replacements: 16 Dan Murphy, 17 James Buckland, 18 Clarke Dermody, 19 James Hudson, 20 Gary Johnson, 21 Alfredo Lalanne, 22 Charlie Gower.
Date: Friday, December 5
Venue: Stade Maurice Boyau
Kick-off: 19:00 (18:00 GMT)
Referee: Alan Falzone (Italy)
