Gloucester have decided to name Lesley Vainikolo in their starting line-up for the match against London Irish, despite the England international facing GBH charges.
Vainikolo is currently out on bail and will appear in court on January 2nd, but Gloucester believe there is no good reason why the wing shouldn’t be able to play.
The match sees the top 2 sides in the Guinness Premiership locking horns with Gloucester knowing a win will see them overhaul Irish at the top of the table.