The economic storm clouds lifted for the London market today after figures signalled the end of recession in the United States.

Coached by Andy Ward and Adam Larkin, Belfast Harlequins will face a trip to UL Bohemians in the next round of the AIB Cup after coming through their first round encounter with Naas at Deramore Park this afternoon.

The following is the Leinster 'A' team to play Connacht in Barnhall on Friday (KO: 2pm):

Bank note printer De La Rue today named a new chief executive to drive forward its restructuring.