Their resources will be further tested as they also have to provide for the British & Irish Cup final that takes place less than 24 hours later in Cambourne, Cornwall against Cornish Pirates.

The squad trained today in UL and it included Mick O'Driscoll and Doug Howlett who took a full part and although Keith Earls didn't, he hasn't been ruled out of contention for a place in Saturday's team.

Ian Dowling however looks to be out for Saturday but Jerry Flannery came through unscathed with a decision on him expected later in the week.