Rugby Union: Saracens recall for Pienaar

Saracens have made nine changes, including the recall of the former Springbok captain Francois Pienaar, for their European Conference match at Neath on Saturday. Pienaar, the player-coach, was among those missing when Saracens lost their 100 per cent tournament record at Castres.

Lance Sherrell, Treviso's South African-born stand-off, is out of the key Heineken Cup Pool E match against Llanelli. Sherrell, the Italian champions' top scorer in this season's tournament with 31 points, suffered rib damage in last weekend's 52-6 victory over Caledonia.

The former Australia coach Greg Smith says his preferred next move would be a club position in England.

"I think England would be the place for me because, with any of the European clubs, communication might be too difficult," Smith said.