Munster are able to call upon Ian Dowling for their Magners League clash with Glasgow after the wing recovered from an ankle injury.
Ireland and Leinster forward Jamie Heaslip has hinted that he may up sticks and move to either France or the Super 15 in the future.
Glasgow have made one enforced change to their starting XV for Thursday's rearranged Magners League clash with Leinster.
Connacht coach Michael Bradley has made five changes to his team for their St. Patrick's Day Magners League clash with the Dragons.
Cardiff Blues boss Dai Young confirmed on Tuesday that he has made a 'strong bid' to bring Gloucester number eight Gareth Delve to Wales.
The Ospreys have confirmed that full-back Barry Davies will need to undergo surgery to repair an injured groin.
Ospreys's trip to Ravenhill to face Ulster next Friday has been postponed because the Welsh region does not have enough fit front rowers.
Magners League hopefuls the Ospreys have confirmed that Scotland winger Nikki Walker has signed a new contract at Liberty Stadium.
Forward duo Dougie Hall and Calum Forrester on Wednesday became the latest players to sign new contracts with Glasgow Warriors.
Cardiff Blues were dealt a further blow last weekend with the news that prop Gary Powell will require surgery to correct a torn Achilles.
Leading Celtic Rugby officials are convinced the inclusion of two Italian teams in the Magners League next season will help the Azzurri grow.
The Magners League will be expanded to twelve teams next season to include two Italian "super sides", Celtic Rugby announced on Monday.
The Ospreys announced on Monday that prize asset scrum-half Mike Phillips had signed a four-year contract with the region.
Leinster regained top spot in the Magners League from Edinburgh on Sunday after eking out a 29-20 win in Cardiff.
Edinburgh stormed the summit of the Magners League on Sunday with a blistering 33-17 win over the Ospreys at Murrayfield.