Exiles bid to bounce back against Wasps

London Irish have made three changes for Sunday's away clash with London Wasps, following last weekend's defeat to Leicester Tigers.

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).

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.

Replacements: 16 Pierre Durant; 17 Robbie Russell; 18 Declan Danaher; 19 Phil Murphy; 20. Nils Mordt; 21 Darren Edwards; 22 Mark Mapletoft.