London Welsh v Pirates: Teams

London Welsh will look to prove that they are worthy of a place in the Aviva Premiership when they host the Cornish Pirates in the second leg of the RFU Championship final, live on Sky Sports 1 HD.

Having toppled the Pirates 37-21 at the Mennaye Field, the Exiles will look to close out the match at the Kassam Stadium - the ground they hope to make their 'home' in the Premiership.

The Welsh have been refused promotion as they have failed to match the minimum standards criteria - however should they complete an aggregate win over the Pirates, then they will appeal the decision.

Coach Lyn Jones has made three changes following the first-leg victory, with scrum-half Rob Lewis, prop Max Lahiff and second row Martin Purdy called into the starting XV.

The Pirates, though, have set their sights on upsetting the party - and are will still be smarting following their 16-point loss at home.

There is a surprise in the selections with Harlequins-bound hooker Dave Ward set to start on the openside, with Phil Burgess moving the centres.

Burgess replaces Sam Hill, who is away on England Under-20s duty, while Rob Elloway takes over the No.2 jersey.

London Welsh: 15 Alex Davies, 14 Nick Scott, 13 James Lewis, 12 Hudson Tonga'uiha, 11 Joe Ajuwa, 10 Gordon Ross, 9 Rob Lewis, 1 Max Lahiff, 2 Dan George, 3 James Tideswell, 4 Martin Purdy, 5 Matt Corker, 6 Jon Mills (capt), 7 Mike Denbee, 8 Ed Jackson.
Replacements: 16 Vili Ma'asi, 17 Billy Moss, 18 Greg Bateman, 19 Lee Beach, 20 Ben Russell, 21 Jack Moates, 22 Seb Jewell.

Cornish Pirates: 15 R Cook, 14 G Pointer, 13 P Burgess, 12 A Suniula, 11 D Doherty, 10 C Thomas, 9 G Cattle (capt), 8 K Marriott, 7 D Ward, 6 D Ewers , 5 I Nimmo, 4 L McGlone, 3 A Paver, 2 Rob Elloway, 1 C Rimmer.
Replacements: 16 Ryan Storer, 17 Mike Myerscough, 18 Ben Maidment, 19 Tom Kessell, 20 Tom Cooper, 21 Matt Evans, 22 Rhodri McAtee.