The PA news agency looks at the 10 runners and riders, including player signings and departures
Cardiff will feature seven new signings in their opening pre-season friendly against Ealing Trailfinders tomorrow at the Trailfinders Sports Club.
Cardiff were in contention throughout but two tries from international prop Nicky Smith and others from Justin Tipuric and Luke Morgan proved just enough.
England flanker Lewis Ludlam is set to return from a two-month absence tomorrow when he captains Northampton Saints against Newcastle Falcons at Franklin's Gardens in the Gallagher Premiership.
The home side were second best in terms of possession and territory but were the more clinical to achieve a morale-boosting bonus-point win.
Cardiff have signed former Bath winger Gabriel Hamer-Webb on a short term deal as injury cover for Josh Adams and Owen Lane.
Dave Walder cannot put his finger on what is wrong with Newcastle after seeing them fall to a 17-10 defeat against Bath.
Bath have confirmed that they will keep Russian international Valeriy Morozov, who recently joined the side following the demise of Worcester Warriors.
