Flanker Andrew Blowers was stretchered off the pitch but he only suffered a mild concussion, which is likely to keep him out of this weekend's cup game against Bedford Blues.

Blowers will join the absentee list of Matt Lord and Corne Krige, who will be rested for back and neck injuries respectively, as well as Ben Cohen, who sprained his left ankle and Bruce Reihana, who is still recovering from a hamstring strain.

Prop Tom Smith and lock Selborne Boome continue to make good recoveries from their knee injuries.