Bordeaux v Wasps: Teams
Wasps make four changes for Saturday's trip to France to take on Bordeaux-Begles in the Amlin Challenge Cup.
Last Updated: 11/11/11 5:32pm
Wasps make four changes for Saturday's trip to France to take on Bordeaux-Begles in the Amlin Challenge Cup.
Following last week's Aviva Premiership defeat to Northampton, coach Dai Young calls up Tom Lindsay to replace Rob Webber who has a bruised shoulder, and Zak Taulafo, Chris Mayor and Richard Haughton all come in to start.
Dom Waldouck is back on the bench having impressed as captain earlier this week for an Aviva A league game.
"Everybody wants to do well in Europe and we are no different," Young said.
"We've had a look at Bordeaux and how they like to play and they are a typically French side with a very strong set piece and the ability to do damage if they get time and space."
Bordeaux rest many of their key men - the Top 14 appears to be their priority - but there is a familiar face on the bench in the form of Daniel Leo, the former Wasps back row.
Bruce Reihana, the former Northampton captain, is given the week off.
Bordeaux-Begles: L Ferreres (capt); T Brana, F Le Bourhis, M Denetre, R Carballo; N Sanchez, J Seron; R Davies, F Rofes, P Toetu, F Tisseau, A Jaulhac, L Madaule, H Chalmers, L Houston
Replacements: B Bethery, A Neveu, D Leo, M Clarkin, M Saubusse, C Lopez, V Lilo, J Turini
London Wasps: R Haughton; T Varndell, C Mayor, R Flutey, C Wade; N Robinson, J Simpson; Z Taulafo, T Lindsay, B Broster, R Filipo, M Wentzel, R Birkett, J Poff, J Hart (capt)
Replacements: N Morris, J Castex, B Baker, J Burton, M Everard, N Berry, R Davis, D Waldouck
Referee: Leighton Hodges (Wales)
