London Irish make two changes

London Irish have made two changes for Sunday's home tie with Leicester Tigers.

Nick Kennedy starts in the second row alongside Bob Casey. Ryan Strudwick moves to blindside flanker.

Robbie Russell fractured his thumb while away training with Scotland on Monday which means that Academy hooker David Paice is on the bench.

Declan Danaher makes a welcome return to the squad having recovered from a hamstring injury.

Unavailable for selection through injury are: Adam Halsey (foot), Peter Poulos (shoulder), Robbie Russell (hand) and Doug Wheatley (hand).

LONDON IRISH: 15. Delon Armitage; 14. Paul Sackey; 13. Geoff Appleford; 12. Mike Catt; 11. Scott Staniforth; 10. Barry Everitt; 9. Darren Edwards; 1. Neal Hatley; 2. Adrian Flavin; 3. Rob Hardwick; 4. Nick Kennedy; 5. Bob Casey; 6. Ryan Strudwick; 7. Kieron Dawson; 8. Kieran Roche.

Replacements: 16. Pierre Durant; 17. David Paice; 18. Declan Danaher; 19. Phil Murphy; 20. Nils Mordt; 21. Paul Hodgson; 22. Mark Mapletoft.