Waters returns for Wasps
Scrum.com
March 14, 2008

Director of Rugby, Ian McGeechan has named his team for London Wasps Guinness Premiership clash with London Irish at the Madejski Stadium on Sunday.

There is just one change made to the starting XV that edged victory over Harlequins last weekend with Fraser Waters recalled at centre to partner Riki Flutey, forcing Wasps rising young talent Dominic Waldouck to take a seat on the bench.

Among the replacements Waldouck is joined by Wasps Academy player, Chris Bishay who replaces Danny Cipriani after his recall to England duty - international demands leaving Wasps without six regular first teamers in total.

Ian McGeechan said, "With internationals and injuries this is another big game for us. As the Premiership continues to tighten up, every game can have a major effect on the table especially for those teams who are pushing for a top four spot. This weekend we find ourselves against yet another in-form team - London Irish have shown great strength both at home and away since the start the year and it will be important for us to maintain our momentum.

"Fraser Waters gets the nod this weekend because of his defensive organisation, partnering with Riki Flutey who made his return to action last weekend. Although Dominic Waldouck moves to the bench we are very pleased with his recent displays, he has certainly lifted his game a level from last year and it is nice to have the option to make tactical selections rather than ones based just on form."

London Wasps team to face London Irish is:
15. Josh Lewsey
14. Mark Van Gisbergen
13. Fraser Waters
12. Riki Flutey
11. David Doherty
10. Dave Walder
9. Mark McMillan

1. Tim Payne
2. Raphael Ibanez
3. Tom French
4. George Skivington
5. Tom Palmer
6. John Hart
7. Joe Worsley
8. Lawrence Dallaglio (C)

Replacements:
16. Joe Ward
17. Nick Adams
18. Dan Leo
19. Rob Webber
20. Simon Amor
21. Dominic Waldouck
22. Chris Bishay

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