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Connacht were blown away in the first half as Sale Sharks booked their place in the European Challenge Cup semi-finals.
Johnny Sexton will not be risked for Leinster's Champions Cup quarter-final, but Maro Itoje and Stuart Hogg are set to return this weekend.
Kieran Read's return to action was cut short on Friday, but neither Sam Whitelock nor Scott Robertson seemed too concerned by the injury.
Stand-in fly-half Mack Mason endured a game to forget as the Waratahs were beaten 31-29 by the Sunwolves in Super Rugby.
David Denton has not recovered from the concussion he suffered back in October and will play no further part in the season.
The Crusaders have confirmed that Kieran Read will feature from the start in Friday's Super Rugby clash against the Hurricanes.
The opportunity to lead the British and Irish Lions in South Africa in 2021 does not appeal to England coach Eddie Jones.
Paul O'Connell has been linked with Toulon, but the outgoing Stade Francais forwards coach says he will not join another club next season.
Ireland's deputy fly-half Joey Carbery has been rewarded for an impressive first season at Thomond Park with an extended deal.
Kieran Read has not played this year, but the New Zealand captain is set to come up against the Hurricanes at the Westpac Stadium.
