Old Priorian have named their squad for the Regional 2 Thames fixture against London Irish Wild Geese, a 3pm kick off at St Benedict's Playing Field on Saturday 13th September.

There are five changes to the starting XV that lost 36-21 to Harpenden last Saturday.

Funbi Osuntoki comes in for David Howe in the front row, while Tom Batt and Guy Djedje retain their positions ; the same applies to Stefan Tsang and Harry Ochmann in the second row, as Rhodri Darwent makes his first XV debut at 6, linking up with Ollie Mayes at 7 and captain Cathal Sheehan at number 8.

Rorry Gaffney at 9 is joined by Michael Jobling at 10 who replaces Will Taylor, with Ethan Wetherell and Jared Braddock in the midfield. On either wing are James Paxman and Kimen Nyam, Barney Morris in for Ned Watts at full back.

On the bench are Mishka Fibbens, Brohdie Cunningham and Timmy Oyinlola.

Saturday's match sponsored by Amery Construction

1. Funbi Osuntoki
2. Tom Batt
3. Guy Djedje
4. Stefan Tsang
5. Harry Ochmann
6. Rhodri Darwent
7. Ollie Mayes
8. Cathal Sheehan (c)
9. Rory Gaffney
10. Michael Jobling
11. James Paxman
12. Ethan Wetherell
13. Jared Braddock
14. Kimen Nyam
15. Barney Morris
16. Mishka Fibbens
17. Brohdie Cunningham
18. Timmy Oyinlola

MATCH FACTS

- The fifth league meeting between OPRFC and London Irish Wild Geese

- Both sides have two wins apiece, with OPS edging the average full time score at 31-26

- Irish last won at Perivale in January 2023, a 35-34 victory

- A bonus point win for Old Priorians will see them leapfrog Wild Geese in the league

- Rhodri Darwent and Jared Braddock both in line to make their first XV debuts for OPs

- Guy Djedje will move joint fourth with Seb Oddi on the all time club appearances list (187 games)

- Of the eighteen person squad, thirteen came through St Benedict's School rugby development