Irishmen James Downey and Neil Best will start for Northampton Saints against Bourgoin in the European Challenge Cup final at the Stoop on Friday evening.

GLOUCESTER boss Dean Ryan accepts his team will head into “a confrontational environment” when they tackle Heineken Cup hosts Bourgoin tonight.

Leinster could very well be in for a trying time against a much-strengthened Bourgoin at Stade Pierre Rajon on Friday night.

Leinster 92 Bourgoin 17