Bristol Bears are on the road again following their bye week with a trip to the Brentford Community Stadium to face London Irish on Saturday.
The Exiles' six-month wait for a victory ended with their 33-21 win at Exeter on Saturday but Irish have not been victorious at Brentford in Premiership Rugby since beating Bath there 36-33 on 27 March, although they have drawn two of their last three matches there.
Bristol Bears' only win in their last six Gallagher Premiership games was 25-20 at home to Bath on 1 October. The Bears have lost their last three away games since their 26-23 success at Leicester Tigers in Round 21 last season.
Excluding the unplayed game in June, Bristol are unbeaten in their last three matches against London Irish since the Exiles' 38-21 victory at the Madejski Stadium in April 2009, a sequence which includes two high scoring draws. Bristol drew 34-all on their only previous visit to Brentford Community Stadium in February 2021.
Here are all the ways you can follow the action...
What time is kick-off?
London Irish v Bristol Bears kicks-off at 3pm on Saturday, October 30.
Is the game on TV?
No, sadly it is. not
Unfortunately, BT Sport will not be showing every game during the 2021/22 Gallagher Premiership season with fans now back in stadiums and this weekend's game has not been selected to be broadcast.
In a terrible backwards step, Channel 5's highlights show on a Monday has also been cancelled although you can watch highlights on YouTube which will also be shared in our matchday live blog as soon as available.
How else can I follow the game?
If you can’t be in the stadium you can follow live play-by-play updates, reaction, analysis and interviews on our live blog on Bristol Live with rugby reporter John Evely bringing you the latest from the Brentford Community Stadium.
BBC Radio Bristol will also be providing live commentary from the game.
What's the team news?
London Irish: 15 Tom Parton, 14 James Stokes, 13 Curtis Rona, 12 Benhard van Rensburg, 11 Ollie Hassell-Collins, 10 Paddy Jackson, 9 Nick Phipps, 1 Will Goodrick-Clarke, 2 Mike Willemse, 3 Ollie Hoskins, 4 Steve Mafi, 5 Rob Simmons, 6 Matt Rogerson (c), 7 Isaac Curtis-Harris, 8 Albert Tuisue.
Replacements: 16 Agustin Creevy, 17 Allan Dell, 18 Marcel van der Merwe, 19 George Nott, 20 Jack Cooke, 21 Ben White, 22 Terrence Hepetema, 23 Kyle Row
Bristol Bears: 15. Charles Piutau; 14. Luke Morahan, 13. Jack Bates, 12. Piers O’Conor, 11. Toby Fricker, 10. Callum Sheedy, 9. Andy Uren; 1. Yann Thomas, 2. Jake Kerr, 3. John Afoa, 4. Dave Attwood (co-capt), 5. Joe Joyce, 6. Sam Jeffries, 7. Jake Heenan (co-capt), 8. Fitz Harding.
Replacements : 16. Harry Thacker, 17. Max Lahiff, 18. Jake Armstrong, 19. John Hawkins, 20. Dan Thomas, 21. Tom Whiteley, 22. Ioan Lloyd, 23. Alapati Leiua.
Who are the officials?
Referee: Matthew Carley (109th Premiership game).
Assistant Referees: Adam Leal & Wayne Falla.
TMO: Craig Maxwell-Keys.
Citing Officer: John Byett.
What are the odds?
London Irish 8/11
Draw 20/1
Bristol Bears 1/1
Odds taken from SkyBet, correct at the time of publication. Please gamble responsibly.
