The occasion also affords supporters the opportunity perhaps to see Mike Catt in action for the last time on Irish soil, the 36 year old player/coach likely to concentrate fully on coaching after the conclusion of this season.

London Irish: Peter Hewat; Topsy Ojo, Delon Armitage, Seilala Mapusua, Sailosi Tagicakibau; Mike Catt, Paul Hodgson; Alex Corbiriero, David Paice, Faan Rautenbach; Nick Kennedy, Bob Casey; Jon Fisher, Richard Thorpe, Chris Hala'Ufia.

Replacements (from): James Buckland, Shane Geraghty, Charlie Gower, James Hudson, Gary Johnson, Dan Murphy, Tom Parker, Peter Richards, Dominic Shabbo, Richard Skuse and Adam Thompstone.