Irish will rely on pace

London Irish, still having problems with injuries, will start the game against Rotherham at the Madejski Stadium tonight with Mike Worsley and Simon Halford at props.

The Irish will be keen to use their pace on the wings, where Paul Sackey and Nnamdi Ezulike have been attracting the attention of the England management.

The Irish, whose only defeat at their new home in Reading was by Zurich Premiership leaders Leicester, aim to stay on course for a place in the end-of-season play-offs.

Irish director of rugby Dick Best says: "Coming up against Leicester and losing to them was a useful learning experience.

"We want to return to winning ways so that we can finish in the top eight in the league and qualify for a place in the play-offs."

Bottom placed Rotherham have won only two matches this season and one of those was their 19-18 victory over the Irish in September.