With news of Jamie Hagan’s departure to London Irish, Leinster have reaffirmed their confidence in hooker Michael Bent on foot of a glowing report from forwards coach Jonno Gibbes.

OLD rivals and former colleagues clash in tomorrow’s Amlin Challenge Cup when Harlequins host Connacht at the Twickenham Stoop.

Connacht 18 Cardiff 16

Ballymena 12 Blackrock College 17

Blackrock College 25 Dolphin 9