Goodridge back for cup clash

Gloucester boss Nigel Melville has recalled full-back Jon Goodridge to the starting line-up for Sunday's Heineken Cup quarter-final clash against Wasps.

Goodridge missed the Zurich Premiership victory over Saracens last weekend but has now regained full fitness and takes his place in an otherwise unchanged team.

Melville parades five English internationals - Henry Paul, James Simpson-Daniel, Andy Gomarsall, Trevor Woodman and Phil Vickery - with centre Paul and fly-half McRae making their first appearances since agreeing new contracts.

Amor returns

England sevens skipper Simon Amor, meanwhile, has returned from IRB world series tournaments in Hong Kong and Singapore to feature on the bench.

Melville fields five forwards among his replacements, with only Amor and centre Robert Todd covering the back division positions.

"We are in cup football mode, which means there can be no messing around. If you lose, you are out of it," said rugby director Melville.

"The fact that we are still in the hunt for the Heineken Cup and the Zurich Premiership play-offs has given us all a lift, and there is a real buzz about the place this week.

"This is a very cut-throat business, and it is up to us to ensure we stay on track for the titles. We could have four games left to play, or we could have eight - it really is down to us.

"We all know that if we keep on winning, then we are in for a fantastic end to the season."