JONNY WILKINSON insists he will bounce back “stronger and fitter than ever” from the shoulder injury which has ruled him out of the 6 Nations championship.

CONNACHT must again overcome the challenge of top French side Pau if they want to continue their assault for silverware in this season’s European Challenge Cup second round next month.

Harlequins today announced several new signings for next season – including Irish players Gavin Duffy, Andy Dunne, Ben Willis and England prop Mike Worsley.

Leicester’s Premiership play-off hopes remained on track at The Stoop after the Tigers headed into the break with a narrow lead over Harlequins.

England boss Joe Lydon heaped praise on his side after they pulled off a shock to win the World Sevens Series in Brisbane today.

England booked their place in the knock-out stages of the IRB world series sevens tournament in Brisbane with an impressive 21-14 victory over Sevens specialists Fiji.

Harlequins 17 Leeds 13

Gloucester boss Nigel Melville today put a brave face on prop Patrice Collazo’s shock departure to Toulouse after his unbeaten league leaders went four points clear of the Zurich Premiership pack.

Ailing Harlequins are hoping the return of talismanic Ireland captain Keith Wood will provide them with a speedy hangover cure.

Jason Robinson is the star attraction in the England squad for the Rugby World Cup Sevens which takes place between January 26-28 in Argentina.