By Duncan Wood
September 7 2002

Wasps christen their new home with a league game against the Bristol Shoguns. Wasps had a worry with a virus hitting the squad whilst Bristol resist the temptation to make wholesale changes after the defeat by Saracens.

Here are the lineups for the clash at Adams Park Wycombe.

Wasps had their preparations affected by a virus this week but Logan and Howley both recover to start the game and Down takes his place on the bench.

Former Bristol 'favourite', Josh Lewsey, makes an unlikely appearance when you consider that he thought he'sd broekn his leg up at Newcastle last week.

Only one change in the starting lineup for Bristol with Felipe Contepomi coming in for Shane Drahm. The word is that his match fitness had been questioned after his late arrival at preseason training however he's now back in.

There will probably be changes on the bench for Bristol with Paul Johnstone rumoured to be back in the frame. Jonno also missed out last week after a late return to preseason training.

There probably won't be much in this one and it could come down to kickers. Wasps allowed Jonny Wilkinson far too many chances and Felipe will relish the chance to repeat the feat.

It's Wasps first game at Adams Park and they'll be looking to put on a show but Bristol will aim to be party poopers.