Saracens v Viadana: Teams
Saracens chief Eddie Jones has named the strongest side possible as he looks to secure qualification to the knockout stages.
Last Updated: 16/01/09 3:33pm
Saracens chief Eddie Jones has named his strongest possible side as he looks to secure qualification to the knockout stages.
With Michael Owen out for the season, Andy Saull comes into the back row, while Mosese Rauluni replaces the sidelined Neil de Kock at No.9.
Viadana will present a tough challenge, mixing some exciting international players with a handful of more experienced journeymen.
Italian internationals Steven Bortolussi and Kaine Robertson link up with Isy Coalala to form a dangerous looking back three. In the pack the youngest of the Quinnell brothers, Gavin, is selected along with Sean Hohneck.
Saracens: 15 Chris Wyles, 14 Richard Haughton, 13 Kameli Ratuvou, 12 Adam Powell, 11 Noah Cato, 10 Glen Jackson, 9 Mosese Rauluni, 8 Ben Skirving, 7 Andy Saull, 6 Wikus van Heerden, 5 Chris Jack, 4 Steve Borthwick, 3 Census Johnston, 2 Fabio Ongaro, 1 Matias Aguero.
Replacements: 16 Andy Kyriacou, 17 Nick Lloyd, 18 Cobus Visagie, 19 Hugh Vyvyan, 20 Mickey Wilson, 21 Gordon Ross, 22 Alex Goode.
Viadana: 15 Steven Bortolussi, 14 Kaine Robertson, 13 Garry Law, 12 Sam Cox, 11 Isy Coalala, 10 Charles Hore, 9 Pablo Canavosio, 8 Gavin Quinnell, 7 Aldo Birchall, 6 Jaco Erasmus, 5 Quintin Geldenhuys, 4 Sean Hohneck, 3 Ignacio Rouyet, 2 Roberto Santamaria, 1 Luigi Milani.
Replacements: 16 Juan Battilana, 17 Mattia Cagna, 18 Joshua Sole, 19 Phil Murphy, 20 Lance Persico, 21 Matthew Harvey, 22 Andrea Accorsi.
