Return of Alex Goode sends Chris Wyles back to the wing

Alex Goode has recovered from a shoulder injury to regain the Saracens No15 jersey for the trip to French champions Clermont Auvergne tomorrow, allowing Chris Wyles to revert to the wing.

Goode missed Sunday's victory over Leicester and his security under the high ball and counter attacking will be needed by the visitors.

Another change sees Scotland flanker Kelly Brown in at No8 while Ernst Joubert has dropped to the replacements' bench. The switch allows Sarries to select two open-side flankers in Jacques Burger, the Premiership Player of the Month, and fitagain Andy Saull, signalling an intention to play a multiphase game, reliant on producing quick ball from the contact area.

Experienced prop Carlos Nieto is recalled at tight-head alongside Springbok hooker Schalk Brits, who will be playing his first Heineken Cup game.

Harlequins go to France on Sunday for an Amlin Challenge Cup tie against Bayonne. The tournament is much lower profile compared to the Heineken Cup but Quins director of rugby Conor O'Shea does not think that will affect the England hopes of No8 Nick Easter and scrum-half Danny Care ahead of next month's autumn Test series.

O'Shea is in regular contact with England team manager Martin Johnson and said: "Those discussions are very positive."