'Welsh'
are skippered by former Bristol player Richard Martin-Redman, it likely that he'll
play in a back-row alongside Jonathan Mills, an ex captain of Colston's School
who has also played for Llanelli Scarlets.
Other probable
starters could include scrum-half Gregory Nicholls, who is another ex Bristol
man, whilst out wide former England wing Paul Sampson could be a danger, along
with young David Doherty at full-back.
Hopes were high at
the beginning of the September that the 'Exiles' team, having finished twelfth
last season, would make a push up the league in this campaign.
As
intimated, they would appear to have a strong squad, but to date will feel disappointed
that any climb up the league ladder has been on hold.
Last
Saturday, however, despite losing 29-14 away to Plymouth Albion, theirs was a
well organised and resilient performance which will boost confidence levels.
As
for the Pirates, they were naturally frustrated that a combination of weather
conditions and Moseley's limited game plan all but denied the chance of a four-try
bonus point last Sunday, it something they'll been keen to bag on Saturday.
The
Pirates lost 16-10 when they last visited London Welsh in March, it a time when
the squad was plagued by injuries.
This time around, however,
it's a case of injured personnel presently making a return, as added to a list
of several such players who featured against Moseley is full-back Adryan Winnan.
Having played in the opening four games, it is two and
half months since the gifted and experienced performer has pulled on the number
15 shirt, one capably worn since by Ollie Thomas.
Other
changes from the side that started against Moseley sees Rhodri McAtee replace
Ali Koko on the wing, and Bruce Cumming given a starting role at lock ahead of
Heino Senekal. Skipper Tim Cowley also returns at No. 8 in place of Matt Evans.
Cornish Pirates:
A. Winnan,
R. McAtee, V. Lilo, S. Winn, J. Moore, G. Steenson
E. Fairhurst, T. Cowley
(capt), C. Cracknell, S. McKeen
B. Cumming, J. Beardshaw, S. Heard, N. Kemp,
A. Paver
Replacements:
D.
Dawidiuk, D. Seal, H. Senekal, I. Motusaga, R. Bolt, P. Devlin
O. Thomas.
