Franks, Treiviranus in London Irish squad

New Zealand World Cup winner Ben Franks and Samoa captain Ofisa Treiviranus have been named in London Irish's squad to play Grenoble in their European Challenge Cup clash tomorrow (21st November).

Tom Court, Gerard Ellis and Halani Aulika start in the front row for the second week running with Eoin Sheriff and Matt Symons in the second row and Jebb Sinclair, Joe Trayfoot and Luke Narraway in the back row.

Darren Allinson and Chris Noakes are the half-back combination and outside them the centre pairing is Johnny Williams and Aseli Tikoirotuma. Topsy Ojo, Alex Lewington and Sean Maitland line up in the back three.

Tom Cruse, Tom Smallbone and Franks take their places on the bench as front row replacements with David Sisi, Treiviranus and Conor Gilsenan covering the back row. Scott Steele and Theo Brophy-Clews are the back reserves.

London Irish head coach Tom Coventry said: "We have enjoyed a good week of preparation following last Saturday’s game against Agen.

"It will be a step up against Grenoble; they have a strong squad and are performing well in the Top 14 so the match will offer a significant challenge."

London Irish: 15. Sean Maitland; 14. Alex Lewington; 13. Aseli Tikoirotuma; 12. Johnny Williams; 11. Topsy Ojo; 10. Chris Noakes; 9. Darren Allinson; 1. Tom Court; 2. Gerard Ellis; 3. Halani Aulika; 4. Eoin Sheriff; 5. Matt Symons (Captain); 6. Jebb Sinclair; 7. Joe Trayfoot; 8. Luke Narraway
 
Replacements: 16. Tom Cruse; 17. Tom Smallbone; 18. Ben Franks; 19. David Sisi; 20. Ofisa Treviranus; 21. Conor Gilsenan; 22. Scott Steele; 23. Theo Brophy-Clews