With the Blues seeking a bonus point the visitors' resolve seemed to strengthen, though, and after seeing out the sin-bin period flanker Burban struck back, shrugging off Thomas in a bullocking run down the flank for his side's second try.

BBC: Blues 31-21 Stade Francais

But Wasps, who welcomed back flanker Tom Rees after two months out with a knee ligament injury, soon started dominating up front and with Irish scrums disintegrating in the 22, referee Romain Poite lost patience with the Exiles front row and awarded a penalty try.

BBC: Wasps 21-16 London Irish

Four minutes later the Blues struck again down the left, with flanker Martyn Williams cutting back inside to score.

BBC: Blues 34-18 Bristol