Teams Up

[Raggs]

West was very good last season in his appearances, but with even more time training, I'm excited about seeing more from him, and that he's been placed on the bench.

I love the side we've put out, but until we see how they're playing, I'm not confident in this game.

[Rossm]

This might give some idea of Lee's thoughts on  the starters/bench next game.

This is a list of squad players not chosen for Sunday's XV. I have listed Sunday's bench separately.

Forwards: Biyi Alo, Alfie Barbeary, Tim Cardall, Tom Cruse, Levi Douglas, Myles Edwards, Thibaud Flament, Simon McIntyre, Ben Morris, Jack Owlett, Theo Vukasinovic, Tom Willis.

Backs: Michael Le Bourgeois, Juan de Jongh, Rob Miller, Paolo Odogwu, Will Porter, Callum Sirker, Will Simonds, Sam Spink, Marcus Watson, Sam Wolstenholme.

Sunday's bench.

Forwards:- Gabriel Oghre, Tom West, Jeff Toomaga-Allen, James Gaskell, Sione Vailanu.

Backs:- Ben Vellacott, Lima Sopoaga, Ryan Mills.

This may be a pointless exercise but I though I'd post it anyway. 

[backdoc]

Rowlands is in the starting 15

[Steve from Cov]

Does anybody else worry about Minozzi's size playing at 15?
He's got some wheels, yes.
And I think, in the Wasps team, he fits in better on the wing.

Slightly surprised Lima isn't starting at 15.
But we're not privy to what goes on in training.

If Naiyaravoro has a one on one with Minnozzi I’m going to dive behind my sofa.

[Rossm]

Rowlands is in the starting 15

I knew I'd get at least one wrong

Corrected.

[backdoc]

Rowlands is in the starting 15

I knew I'd get at least one wrong

Corrected.

I appreciate that it was deliberate, to make sure we were all paying attention. 

[13thWarrior]

Does anybody else worry about Minozzi's size playing at 15?
He's got some wheels, yes.
And I think, in the Wasps team, he fits in better on the wing.

Slightly surprised Lima isn't starting at 15.
But we're not privy to what goes on in training.

If Naiyaravoro has a one on one with Minnozzi I’m going to dive behind my sofa.

Honestly I doubt Naiyaravoro would even notice running over Minozzi. Better not let him get the ball then!

I think viewing the team chosen in light of the necessary rotation ahead of the Friday game is key. It's a good team and I am looking forward to tuning in via my new BT sport pass.

[Westy68]

I thought Lima had done really well at full back, so very surprised he is on the bench. Maybe we have no one else to cover 10

[Neils]

I thought Lima had done really well at full back, so very surprised he is on the bench. Maybe we have no one else to cover 10

Jimmy?

[westwaleswasp]

Really good to focus on rugby after all this time away. Exciting team.
Can't wait for 'morning all.'

For those interested....
The Telegraph has a prediction of 4th for Wasps.
Can't find a Guardian prediction, but club by club guide was a couple of days back (mentioning rumours of signings).

[westwaleswasp]

I thought Lima had done really well at full back, so very surprised he is on the bench. Maybe we have no one else to cover 10

Jimmy?

Mills too?

[wasps]

If Naiyaravoro has a one on one with anyone I’m going to dive behind my sofa.

Fixed that for you

[Shugs]

Probably as strong as we can put out for me. Zhvania at LH and Alo at TH might argue with that as might a fit Gaskell. Think we'll see a fair bit of Shields at 8. I'd be surprised if that's not the best back row in the league.

[HDAWG]

Shugs, I agree it's the best. And that's saying something considering Bath have Underhill, Mercer, Faletau.