Ojo and Sinclair in for London Irish’s clash with Exeter
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Ojo and Sinclair in for London Irish’s clash with Exeter

TOPSY OJO and Jebb Sinclair return to the London Irish starting line-up on Saturday for the match against Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park in the Aviva Premiership (Kick-off 3pm).

Jebb Sinclair joins Ojo, who was rested for the last Aviva Premiership fixture against Sale Sharks, for a match in which a victory will guarantee Premiership safety for the Exiles.

Leo Halavatau starts at tighthead while Darren Allinson partners Ian Humphreys in the halves. Alex Corbisiero returns from injury to be named as a replacement.

London Irish Director of Rugby Brian Smith said: “Exeter are a good side and very tough at Sandy Park. We have had an extra week to prepare for this match and we’re looking forward to the challenge down there.”

London Irish squad to face Exeter Chiefs:

15. Tom Homer; 14. Topsy Ojo; 13. Guy Armitage; 12. Shane Geraghty; 11. Sailosi Tagicakibau; 10. Ian Humphreys; 9. Darren Allinson; 1. Max Lahiff; 2. David Paice; 3. Leo Halavatau; 4. George Skivington (Captain); 5. Bryn Evans; 6. Matt Garvey; 7.Jebb Sinclair; 8. Ofisa Treviranus

Replacements: 16. Scott Lawson; 17. Alex Corbisiero; 18.Halani Aulika; 19. Kieran Low; 20. Jamie Gibson; 21. Jonathan Joseph; 22.  Marland Yarde; 23. Jack Moates