Stuart Lancaster: Leinster's Champions Cup clash with Wasps acts as Lions audition

The last eight of Europe is being used by Warren Gatland to help finalise his selection plans before announcing his touring party on April 19.

Stuart Lancaster insists Leinster's Champions Cup quarter-final against Wasps will act as an audition for the British and Irish Lions for a host of players on parade in Dublin.

The pace-setters from the Guinness PRO12 and Aviva Premiership collide on Saturday with places in the squad bound for New Zealand this summer still available.