In the back division, Andrew Mehrtens starts his first match since the game against Newcastle Falcons on New Years Day. His return at fly half means Adrian Jarvis misses out. Hal Luscombe is ruled out with a leg injury, so Mel Deane partners Stuart Abbott in the midfield. David Strettle is back from international duty and is on the right wing in place of Tom Williams, who drops to the bench. A chest injury continues to rule out Ugo Monye.

In the pack, Mike Ross is at tighthead prop having missed the last two matches due to injury and replaces Ricky Nebbett, who drops to the bench. Nick Easter is ruled out by the neck injury he sustained playing for England against France in the Six Nations Championship last month.

Simon Miall is amongst the replacements and takes the place of Nicolas Spanghero, who is out for the rest of the season having had an ankle operation last week.

The full team is as follows:

15. Mike Brown
14. David Strettle
13. Mel Deane
12. Stuart Abbott
11. Simon Keogh
10. Andrew Mehrtens
9. Andy Gomarsall
1. Ceri Jones
2. Tani Fuga
3. Mike Ross
4. Ollie Kohn
5. Jim Evans
6. Andre Vos
7. Paul Volley (Capt.)
8. Chris Hala'Ufia

Replacements:
16. James Hayter
17. Ricky Nebbett
18. Simon Miall
19. Tom Guest
20. Will Skinner
21. Steve So'oialo
22. Tom Williams