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Toby L'Estrange will earn his first start for London Welsh this weekend. There was some question about which position he'll play with the club but right now he is slotting in at fly-half. John Quill is on the bench for the Exiles and could make his debut. Other than that it is a very quiet weekend. Samu Manoa, Hayden Smith, and Chris Wyles all have the potential to come on as impact subs for Northampton and Saracens respectively in their LV= Cup semi-final. Lastly, Nick Civetta has quietly been having a strong season in Italy and will start once again for Lazio. (Note: We previously listed Trinity has having the weekend off. They are playing UCD.)
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British Isles:
LV=Cup
Samu Manoa is on the bench for Northampton as they play Saracens on Saturday. Cam Dolan is not in the line-up for Northampton. Hayden Smith and Chris Wyles are on the bench for Saracens. Titi Lamositele is not in the line-up.
Premiership
Samu Manoa is on the bench for Northampton as they play Saracens on Saturday. Cam Dolan is not in the line-up for Northampton. Hayden Smith and Chris Wyles are on the bench for Saracens. Titi Lamositele is not in the line-up.
Premiership
Blaine Scully, Pasqualle Dunn, and Leicester have the weekend off.
Andrew Suniula and London Wasps have the weekend off.
RaboDirect Pro12
Folau Niua, Carlin Isles and Glasgow have the weekend off.
Callum Black and Ulster have the weekend off.
Hanno Dirksen and the Ospreys have the weekend off.
James Hilterbrand and Edinburgh have the weekend off.
Hanno Dirksen and the Ospreys have the weekend off.
James Hilterbrand and Edinburgh have the weekend off.
Dave Ryan and Zebre have the weekend off.
RFU Championship
Neither Robbie Shaw nor Eric Fry are in the line-up for London Scottish as they play Ealing on Sunday. Americans Will Magie and Ronnie Mclean are likewise not in the line-up for Ealing.
Toby L'Estrange will start for London Welsh and John Quill will be on the bench as they play Moseley on Sunday. Tai Tuisamoa is not in the line-up.
National League 1
Tom Bliss and Loughborough play Coventry on Saturday.
Other
Jared Stewart is a member of the Newcastle academy.
All Ireland League
Pierce Dargan, Conor Kearns, Colton Cariaga, and Trinity (Dublin University) play UCD today.
Ross Deacon, Gearoid McDonald and Landsdowne have the weekend off.
Liam Bourke and UCD have the weekend off. Bourke is playing for the U-20s.
Liam Murphy and Clontarf have the weekend off.
Liam Murphy and Clontarf have the weekend off.
France:
Top 14
Taku Ngwenya and Biarritz have the weekend off.
Scott LaValla and Stade Francais have the weekend off.
Pro D2
Seta Tuilevuka and Pau have the weekend off.
Inaki Basauri and Agen have the weekend off.
Luke Hume and Narbonne have the weekend off.
Federale 1
Mate Moeakiola and L’Uson have the weekend off.
Roland Suniula and Vienne have the weekend off.
Italy:
Eccellenza
Nick Civetta will start for Lazio as they play Capitolina on Saturday.
Japan:
Top League
Todd Clever and the NTT Shining Arcs have finished their season.
Anthony Estrella and Toshiba Fuchu Brave Lupus have finished their season.
Australia:
Super Rugby
Marcel Brache is on the bench for Western Force as they play the Rebels on Saturday.
Shute Shield
Tyler Spitz and Eastwood are in their offseason.
South Africa:
Varsity Shield
Brian Guillen and the TUT Vikings play UWC on Monday.
Brian Guillen and the TUT Vikings play UWC on Monday.
New Zealand:
Canterbury RU
Chris Saint is training and playing with Sumner.
Chris Saint is training and playing with Sumner.
Canada:
BC Premier League
Nick Wallace, Graham Harriman, and James Bay had their match cancelled.
Nick Wallace, Graham Harriman, and James Bay had their match cancelled.