Northampton will be prepared for the “different problems” posed by Heineken Cup opponents when they switch their attention from domestic to European business tomorrow night.

CONNACHT have been paired with last season’s Heineken Cup semi-finalists London Irish in Pool One of the European Challenge Cup.

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CONNACHT coach Michael Bradley is confident his side can continue their excellent record in France when they face Brive in the European Challenge Cup on Friday.

London Irish will be without almost a quarter of their squad for tomorrow night’s tough European Challenge Cup second round tie against Pau in France.