Guinness Premiership : White skippers Sharks for cruch game

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White skippers Sharks for cruch game

9 May 2008, 11:48 am

By Jonathan McConnell

Philippe Saint Andre has named his team for Saturday's Guinness Premiership game against London Irish at Edgeley Park.

Philippe said, " This game is like a quarter final, we need to win to build on last weeks great victory at the Stoop. London Irish will however, be tough opponents. They have a good side and were unlucky in the Heineken Cup Semi Finals when they narrowly lost to Toulouse. They have a very good record against us and I am sure they will be looking to finish their season on a high."

Philippe added, " The weather forecast is good, for a change, and I would like to see a big crowd turn up for this final home game of the season."

Sharks make two changes to the starting line up that beat Harlequins last week. Lionel Faure and Neil Briggs start in the front row with Andrew Sheridan and Sebastien Bruno moving to the bench. Mark Cueto returns after injury too and is named on the bench.

Sharks Team: Ben Foden, Selorm Kuadey, Chris Bell, Luke McAlister, Andy Vilk, Charlie Hodgson, Richard Wigglesworth, Lionel Faure, Neil Briggs, Stuart Turner, Chris Jones, Brent Cockbain, Jason White (Captain), Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe, Sebastien Chabal

Replacements: Sebastien Bruno, Andrew Sheridan, Eifion Roberts, Dean Schofield, Michael Hills, Will Cliff, Mark Cueto

Sean Cox is on standby