Eager to improve on last weekend's display at Vicarage Road, Tony Hanks has made four changes to his 1XV, which alongside the inclusion of Shaw and Payne, sees Rob Webber back in the starting line up following recovering from a knee injury and Steve Kefu partnering Dominic Waldouck in midfield.

Looking ahead to the game, Hanks said, "When you've had a game like Sunday's against Saracens you obviously come away disappointed, not only with a result like that but a performance that falls short of the standards we have set ourselves. The best thing though is to get back out there and play, so the five day turnaround has suited us. Sale have some quality players in the likes of Cohen, Tait, Cueto and we know that a Friday night game on their turf promises to be highly competitive.

"We are obviously pleased to welcome back Simon Shaw and Tim Payne to the Club line up after the international period. I think that shows after three difficult test matches, especially where Tim is concerned having played in all three games, the quality and commitment of our players - proven by their desire to get straight back into the mix and prepare for a tough game against Sale."


London Wasps team to face Sale Sharks at Edgeley Park in the Guinness Premiership on Friday 27th November, KO 7.45pm, is:

15. Mark Van Gisbergen
14. Paul Sackey
13. Dominic Waldouck
12. Steve Kefu
11. Tom Varndell
10. Dave Walder
9. Joe Simpson
1. Tim Payne
2. Rob Webber
3. Ben Broster
4. Simon Shaw
5. George Skivington
6. John Hart
7. Serge Betsen (C)
8. Dan Ward-Smith

16. Joe Ward
17. Charlie Beech
18. Bob Baker
19. Dan Leo
20. Will Matthews
21. James Honeyben
22. Eoghan Hickey
23. Ben Jacobs