Ulster climbed to third in the Guinness PRO12 standings after they battled past Connacht 13-10 at a wet Kingspan Stadium on Friday.
Munster made it a home and away double over Leinster in the PRO12 as they beat their visitors 28-13 at Thomond Park in Limerick on Friday.
London Irish secured a 24-9 win over London Welsh at Madejski Stadium in a showdown that saw both teams have a man red carded.
A strong first-half performance helped the Dragons hold on for a 23-17 PRO12 victory over Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park on Friday.
Second-row Al Kellock returns to the Glasgow Warriors starting side for Saturday's 1872 Cup first leg with Edinburgh at Scotstoun Stadium.
Harlequins have named their squad to take on Northampton at Twickenham Stadium, with five changes made to the XV that beat Newcastle.
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