Exiles ring the changes

London Irish have made five changes to the starting line-up of the team that played in Auch last weekend for Sunday's return leg at the Madejski Stadium.

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).

LONDON IRISH: 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.