Players unavailable for selection due to injury for this weekend's fixture are John Cooney (hamstring), James Hume (knee), Jake Flannery (finger), Tom Stewart (ankle), Rob Herring (calf) and Robert Baloucoune (hamstring).
Captain, Iain Henderson, returns from his recent surgery and is available for selection.
Aaron Sexton (hamstring), Reuben Crothers (knee) and Zac Ward (groin) were all removed from play due to injury during Saturday's pre season friendly against Exeter Chiefs.
Their availability for selection will be monitored during training this week.