Director of Rugby Dean Richards makes nine changes to the side in total, four of which are in the back division. Mehrtens starts at fly half in place of Adrian Jarvis, who drops to the bench, while Monye takes over from Charlie Amesbury on the left wing.

Mike Brown makes his first start in National Division One this season, in place of Gavin Duffy at full back. Will Greenwood misses out due to a shoulder injury, so Mel Deane starts in the midfield alongside Tosh Masson.

There is a new look front row, with Ceri Jones, Tani Fuga and Ricky Nebbett, replacing Alex Rogers, Jimmy Richards and Lorne Ward respectively. Jones will be making his first appearance in the league this season having recovered from a knee injury sustained back in August.

Jim Evans returns to the second row to partner Simon Miall, while Nick Easter takes over from Tony Diprose at number eight, as the former England international has an ankle injury.

The full team is as follows:

15. Mike Brown
14. Simon Keogh
13. Tosh Masson
12. Mel Deane
11. Ugo Monye
10. Andrew Mehrtens
9. Steve So'oialo
1. Ceri Jones
2. Tani Fuga
3. Ricky Nebbett
4. Jim Evans
5. Simon Miall
6. Chris Robshaw
7. Andre Vos (Capt.)
8. Nick Easter

Replacements:
16. Jimmy Richards
17. Lorne Ward
18. Kevin Burke
19. Tom Guest
20. Ian Vass
21. Adrian Jarvis
22. Gavin Duffy