WASPS: 15. Ali Crossdale, 14. Zach Kibirige, 13.Sam Spink, 12. Burger Odendaal, 11. Josh Bassett, 10. Charlie Atkinson, 9. Will Porter; 1. Robin Hislop, 2. Tom Cruse, 3. John Ryan, 4. Joe Launchbury (c), 5. Kiran McDonald, 6. Tom Willis, 7. Jack Willis, 8. Alfie Barbeary
Replacements: 16. Dan Frost, 17. Tom West, 18. Biyi Alo, 19. Tim Cardall, 20. Nizaam Carr, 21. Dan Robson, 22. Ryan Mills, 23. Will Haydon-Wood
Men’s Head Coach Lee Blackett has named his side to take on Bristol Bears at Coventry Building Society Arena in the opening home game of the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday 17 September, kick off 3pm.
Jack Willis is back in the starting line up at 7, and will be joined by his brother Tom and Alfie Barbeary in the back-row.
Captain Joe Launchbury lines up alongside Kiran McDonald in the second row, with Robin Hislop, Tom Cruse and John Ryan forming the front row to complete the pack.
In the backs, Josh Bassett and Zach Kibirige continue on the wings, with Ali Crossdale at full back following an impressive display against Gloucester Rugby last week.
Burger Odendaal and Sam Spink resume the centre partnership, while Will Porter and Charlie Atkinson link up as the half-backs.
Amongst the replacements, new signing Will Haydon-Wood is on the bench at 23.
Tickets are available and start from just £21 for adults and £3 for juniors. Get yours HERE.
Season Members - don’t forget you can bring a friend for free to this game. To redeem, call the Ticket Office on 02476 933 444.