Wyles to start Champions Cup Semi Final

Former USA Eagles captain Chris Wyles has been named to start on the left wing in the first of two European Champions Cup Semi Finals taking place in England this weekend. The veteran from Connecticut is to be one of two USA players involved, the other being Titi Lamositele who will feature from the bench.

Also involved from the Americas is Marcelo Bosch. The veteran outside center has also been named as a replacement. Not involved is Bosch’s international teammate Juan Figallo while veteran Eagles forward Hayden Smith also misses out.

SARACENS
15 Alex Goode, 14 Chris Ashton, 13 Duncan Taylor, 12 Brad Barritt (capt.), 11 Chris Wyles, 10 Owen Farrell, 9 Richard Wigglesworth, 8 Billy Vunipola, 7 Will Fraser, 6 Michael Rhodes, 5 George Kruis, 4 Maro Itoje, 3 Petrus du Plessis, 2 Schalk Brits, 1 Mako Vunipola

Replacements: 16 Jared Saunders, 17 Richard Barrington, 18 Titi Lamositele, 19 Jim Hamilton, 20 Jackson Wray, 21 Neil de Kock, 22 Charlie Hodgson, 23 Marcelo Bosch