London Irish Director Rugby Declan Kidney on Friday confirmed the squad that will travel to Ashton Gate to take on Bristol Bears in the final round of the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday, 12 June.
Kick-off is at 15:00 UK time.
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Will Goodrick-Clarke, Agustin Creevy and Lovejoy Chawatama are called upon to form the front row, with the Australia international duo of Adam Coleman and Rob Simmons in the second row.
Sean O’Brien starts from openside flanker and Blair Cowan captains the side from blindside flanker. Albert Tuisue completes the pack from No 8.
Nic Groom and Paddy Jackson are confirmed as the halfback partnership, with Terrence Hepetema linking up with Curtis Rona in the centres.
James Stokes and Ollie Hassell-Collins continue on the wings and Tom Parton is set to wear the No 15 jersey.
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“Bristol Bears are top of the league for a reason, and we are expecting a tough challenge come 15:00 on Saturday” said Declan Kidney.
“This is the last fixture of the season for us, and we want to represent ourselves in the best way possible.
“I want to express the club’s thanks for the fantastic support that we have received this season. We can’t wait to see you all back in the stands next season.”
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London Irish
15 Tom Parton, 14 James Stokes, 13 Curtis Rona, 12 Terrence Hepetema, 11 Ollie Hassell-Collins, 10 Paddy Jackson, 9 Nic Groom, 1 Will Goodrick-Clarke, 2 Agustin Creevy, 3 Lovejoy Chawatama, 4 Adam Coleman, 5 Rob Simmons, 6 Sean O’Brien, 7 Blair Cowan (captain), 8 Albert Tuisue
Replacements: 16 Matt Cornish, 17 Facundo Gigena, 18 Ollie Hoskins, 19 George Nott, 20 Jack Cooke, 21 Matt Rogerson, 22 Nick Phipps, 23 Jacob Atkins
