Simon Easterby, the former Ireland Under-21 international, in the absence of Scott Quinnell managed a game at number eight for Llanelli in their victory over Ulster. For most of the season he has been operating at open-side flanker. Conor O'Shea grabbed a brace of tries for London Irish in their victory over Roma. Flanker Kieron Dawson also crossed for a try. Paul Burke sat out Cardiff's victory over Treviso, making way for the returning Neil Jenkins. Geordan Murphy came on as a late replacement during Leicester's victory over Glasgow Caledonians at Welford Road.