Box kick follows

Maitland gathers the kick off safely and carries into contact

We're off

Myler to get us going!

Symons and Harley lead out their respective sides..

London Irish will be bolstered with the return of lock Matt Symons to captain the side. However, the Irish sit bottom of the table and have lost their last six Saints clashes – a streak that stretches back to October 2012. Despite home advantage, Saints look favourites.

Saints kicked off their season in a rather underwhelming fashion, with three wins from their six Aviva Premiership Rugby matches, leaving them fifth in the table. However, recent back-to-back wins against Gloucester and Bath may indicate an upturn in form.

Hello and welcome! This afternoon the Irish welcome the Saints to the Madejski Stadium for a terrific Boxing/Stephen's Day encounter!

Come on saints

COYI