THE FACTS
When is Wasps vs London Irish taking place? Wasps vs London Irish will take place on Sunday 26th December, 2021 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Wasps vs London Irish taking place? Wasps vs London Irish will take place at Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry
Where can I get tickets for Wasps vs London Irish? Ticket information for Wasps vs London Irish can be found on each side’s official website
What TV channel is Wasps vs London Irish on in the UK? Wasps vs London Irish will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Wasps vs London Irish in the UK? Wasps vs London Irish cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE TEAM NEWS
Wasps: 15 Ali Crossdale, 14 Francois Hougaard, 13 Josh Bassett, 12 Jimmy Gopperth, 11 Luke Mehson, 10 Jacob Umaga, 9 Sam Wolstenholme, 8 Tom Willis, 7 Brad Shields (c), 6 Alfie Barbeary, 5 Elliott Stooke, 4 Vaea Fifita, 3 Biyi Alo, 2 Dan Frost, 1 Tom West
Replacements: 16 Tom Cruse, 17 Rodrigo Martinez, 18 Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, 19 Tim Cardall, 20 Thomas Young, 21 Will Porter, 22 Michael Le Bourgeois, 23 Zach Kibirige
London Irish: 15 Tom Parton, 14 Kyle Rowe, 13 Curtis Rona, 12 Benhard van Rensburg, 11 Ollie Hassell-Collins, 10 Paddy Jackson, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Olly Cracknell, 7 Tom Pearson, 6 Matt Rogerson (c), 5 Rob Simmons, 4 Steve Mafi, 3 Ollie Hoskins, 2 Agustin Creevy, 1 Will Goodrick-Clarke
Replacements: 16 Tadgh McElroy, 17 Allan Dell, 18 Marcel van der Merwe, 19 George Nott, 20 Juan Martin Gonzalez, 21 Ben White, 22 Matt Williams, 23 Lucio Cinti
THE PREDICTION
Wasps have been boosted by the return of some much-needed first teamers after fielding just 24 players against Munster in their opening Champions Cup clash two weeks ago. They had their second European fixture postponed last weekend for a spot of luck, with a trip to Toulouse likely to end in tears, but they remain in poor form with it now six defeats on the spin. Travelling London Irish find themselves in quite the opposite shape with their excellent 17-33 result away at pau in the Challenge Cup a fifth-straight win across all competitions. The Exiles have proven themselves fearful visitors in recent months, with a win at Exeter and a draw at Saracens enough to back taking them to edge this match outright.