Connacht have named their team for their United Rugby Championship tie with the Dragons RFC at Rodney Parade this Saturday.
Shayne Bolton on the wing and Paul Boyle in the back row are the only changes to the Connacht that beat Zebre the last time out.
Jack Carty captains the side from out half. Caolin Blade starts at scrum half.
Cian Prendergast,, Conor Oliver, and Boyle start in the back row.
Tiernan O’Halloran, Shayne Bolton, and John Porch start in the back three.
Denis Buckley, Dylan Tierney-Martin, Jack Aungier start up front.
Josh Murphy and Niall Murray start in the engine room.
Commenting on the team selection, Director of Rugby Andy Friend says: "We're very aware of the significance of this game for our season and we’re looking forward to the challenge that awaits us. Dragons away is always a tough fixture and our preparation has been good, so we head to Rodney Parade knowing that we’re capable of putting them under pressure with our game style. It’s now about doing it”
The game kicks off at Rodney Parade in Newport, Wales and kicks off at 7.35pm.
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Here's the Connacht 23 for tomorrow's clash with @dragonsrugby 🏉
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Fullback: 15. Tiernan O’Halloran
Winger: 14. Shayne Bolton
Centres: 13. Tom Farrel 12. Cathal Forde
Winger: 11. John Porch
Out half: 110. Jack Carty , Scrum half 9
Front Row: 1. Denis Buckley, 2. Dylan Tierney-Martin, 3. Jack Aungier
Second Row:4. Josh Murphy, 5. Niall Murray
Back Row: 6. Cian Prendergast, 7. Conor Oliver, 8. Paul Boyle
Replacements: 16. Dave Heffernan, 17. Peter Dooley,18. Sam Illo, 19. Oisin Dowling ,20. Jarrad Butler, 21. Colm Reilly,22. David Hawkshaw , 23. Shane Jennings
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