Italy captain Sergio Parisse will make his Stade Francais return in the crunch clash with Bordeaux-Begles on Saturday following a back injury.

The No.8 has been out for four weeks but will be among the starting XV in a match that is crucial for both side's playoff hopes.

Stade Francais are in poor form with just one win in their last seven matches, which has seen them drop from top of the league to eighth and three points off the top six playoff positions with just two games to play.

They are level on points with Bordeaux but both have their sights set on trying to displace champions Castres in the top six, meaning a victory on Saturday is essential.