Leinster 22 Sale Sharks 23

Scotland international Bryan Redpath has been ruled out of Sale’s Heineken Cup trip to Biarritz on Saturday after injuring his shoulder in last week’s victory over Cardiff Blues in the same competition.

Sale Sharks have continued to strengthen their set-up today by agreeing contract extensions with four more players and team manager Steve Diamond.

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