Christophers returns for Bristol

Bristol Shoguns' England wing Phil Christophers returns to the starting XV for the crunch game at home against Leinster on Sunday.

The 22-year-old returns in place of Brendon Daniel, who scored two tries against Montferrand last Sunday, but also broke his thumb. Going into Sunday's game the Shoguns have to win and will be keeping an eye on other results from Saturday.

"We've got to win. It doesn't change anything, we've got to win the game. If we don't win then we're out," said Christophers.

Christophers added: "Hopefully a lot of people will come. We need a great crowd to push us on. It makes a huge difference. Everything about home advantage makes a massive difference, it can mean 10 points a game. It's a big occasion. Hopefully everybody will come."

Apart from Christophers coming in on the left wing, Shoguns head coach Peter Thorburn sticks with the same side that beat Montferrand 30-22 in France last Sunday.

Bristol Shoguns (Leinster): Lee Best; David Rees, Andrew Higgins, Daryl Gibson, Phil Christophers; Felipe Contepomi, Agustin Pichot; Andrew Sheridan, Paul Johnstone, Julian White, Garath Archer (c), Alex Brown, Matt Salter, Rhys Oakley, Ross Beattie.