Vincent Koch to make his first appearance for Wasps to face Saints

October 07, 2022
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Men’s Head Coach Lee Blackett has named his side to take on Northampton Saints at Coventry Building Society Arena in Round 5 of the Gallagher Premiership on Sunday 9 October, kick off 3pm.

New signing, Vincent Koch starts at tighthead prop as he makes his first appearance in Black and Gold since linking up with the squad following his time with the Springboks this summer.

Joining him in the front row are Gabriel Oghre and Robin Hislop.

Captain Joe Launchbury lines up alongside Kiran McDonald in the second row, with Nizaam Carr, Jack Willis and Tom Willis completing the pack.

Dan Robson returns to the starting line-up at 9, joined by Charlie Atkinson at 10, with Ryan Mills and Burger Odendaal forming the centre partnership.

On the wings, Josh Bassett starts at 11 and Paolo Odogwu makes his first Gallagher Premiership start this season, in at 14.

Following his impressive display against Bath Rugby in Round 3, Jacob Umaga starts at full back.

In the replacements, senior academy player Immanuel Feyi-Waboso makes the Gallagher Premiership matchday 23 for the first time, having impressed in the opening pool stages of the Premiership Cup.

Wasps team to face Northampton Saints at Coventry Building Society Arena on Sunday 9 October, kick off 3pm.

1 Robin Hislop

2 Gabriel Oghre

3 Vincent Koch

4 Joe Launchbury (c)

5 Kiran McDonald

6 Nizaam Carr

7 Jack Willis

8 Tom Willis

9 Dan Robson

10 Charlie Atkinson

11 Josh Bassett