OSPREYS boss Lyn Jones has predicted “an encounter to remember” when his star-studded Welsh challengers tackle English champions Sale Sharks in a mouth-watering Heineken Cup clash this evening.

PROMISING full-back Danny Riordan — he will be 22 on Monday — has received a timely birthday with his inclusion in the Connacht side to play Edinburgh Gunners in the Magners League at the Sportsground tomorrow night.

BRYN CUNNINGHAM will join the list of Ulster centurions when he faces Llanelli Scarlets at Stradey Park this evening.

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Tonga have made 10 changes to their side to face Canada in Wollongong on Wednesday, including the return of injured skipper Inoke Afeaki to the second row.

All Black lock Ali Williams faces Tonga today in their Pool D clash at Suncorp Stadium after recovering from a fractured foot suffered in the build-up to the World Cup.

John Kirwan today made 14 changes to the Italy side that was thumped by New Zealand on Saturday and urged his new-look side: “Our World Cup starts now.”