This encounter will also be the last for Welsh international Gethin Jenkins. Jenkins retiring after playing 129 international games for Wales as well as 5 games for the British and Irish Lions. We salute you for your service Gethin!

Cardiff Blues (17 points) host the Italian team of Zebre (15 points) at Cardiff Arms Park. With both teams lying on the bottom end of the table, a win for either team would mean they can put some much needed pressure on the rest of Conference A.