11.   Welsh side Pontypridd said Friday it was trying to lure Carling back into the game, although a spokesman for Carling said he knew nothing about it.

12.   Welsh side Pontypridd says it is trying to lure Carling back into the game, although a spokesman for Carling said he knew nothing about it.

13.   His move comes as another huge blow to the Welsh international union side.

14.   His move would be another huge blow to the Welsh international union side.

15.   Bowring said his Welsh side had yet to adapt to the new tackle rule where the ball must not be played on the ground.

16.   Elsewhere, Welsh side Bridgend will look to gain their first European points this season at home to Castres.

17.   Newcastle also have a potentially awkward tie at home to Swansea -- another second division Welsh side.