Perpignan v Treviso: Teams
Perpignan have named a largely second-string XV for the visit of Treviso despite having lost to Italians in the opening round of pool games.
Last Updated: 22/01/10 9:52pm
Perpignan have opted to name a largely second-string line-up for the visit of Treviso despite having lost to Italians in the opening round of pool games.
With their hopes of reaching the knockout stages ended by defeats to Treviso, Munster and Northampton, the French have little to play for.
The Catalans have named Henry Tuilagi at No.8, with Gerrie Britz and the impressive Jean-Pierre Perez joining him in a powerful back-row.
In the backs Nicolas Laharrague starts at fly-half with David Marty returning to outside centre.
Treviso have named a strong-looking starting XV as they go in search of a rare Heineken Cup double.
The likes of Azzurri internationals Luke McLean, Gonzalo Garcia, Leonardo Ghiraldini and Alessandro Zanni are all set to start at the Stade Aimé Giral.
Perpignan: 15 Joffrey Michel, 14 Christophe Manas, 13 David Marty, 12 Jean-Philippe Grandclaude, 11 Farid Sid, 10 Nicolas Laharrague, 9 Florian Cazenave, 8 Henry Tuilagi, 7 Jean-Pierre Perez (capt), 6 Gerrie Britz, 5 Rimas Alvarez Kairelis, 4 Yoann Vivalda, 3 Kisi Pulu, 2 Charles Geli, 1 Sebastien Chobet.
Replacements: 16 Marius Tincu, 17 Perry Freshwater, 18 Nicolas Mas, 19 Robins Tchale Watchou, 20 David Mele, 21 Gavin Hume, 22 Jérôme Porical, 23 Damien Chouly.
Treviso: 15 Luke McLean, 14 Emiliano Mulieri, 13 Alberto Sgarbi, 12 Gonzalo Garcia, 11 Andrew Vilk, 10 Marius Goosen, 9 Simon Picone, 8 Dion Kingi, 7 Alessandro Zanni, 6 Benjamin Vermaak, 5 Cornelius van Zyl, 4 Antonio Pavanello, 3 Ignacio Fernandez Rouyet, 2 Leonardo Ghiraldini, 1 Michele Rizzo.
Replacements: 16 Franco Sbaraglini, 17 Augusto Allori, 18 Pedro di Santo, 19 Enrico Pavanello, 20 Silvio Orlando, 21 Fabio Semenzato, 22 Tobias Botes, 23 Benjamin de Jager.
