Connacht recharged for champion clash
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:38
Connacht have been given some respite after their heavy Cardiff defeat, with the welcomed return of two key players for their Magners League clash against Leinster at the Sportsground on Sunday.
Centres Keith Matthews and Gavin Duffy have both overcome their respective injuries and are both included to face the defending champions in Galway.
Troy Nathan has also been recalled, with Andy Dunne out with a hamstring injury.
Adrian Flavin (ribs), Ray Ofisa (shoulder), and Conor O'Loughlin (hip) also missed selection due to injury.
With Connacht looking forward to a lengthy break from the League after their clash with the defending champions, the Galwaymen will turn their attention to their Euro Challenge Cup opener against Dax on October 10.
Connacht squad:
Forwards: Andrew Browne, Sean Cronin, Andrew Farley, Ronan Loughney, Mike McCarthy, Robbie Morris, Conor Muldoon, John Muldoon, Johnny O'Connor, Colm Rigney, Michael Swift, Brett Wilkinson.
Backs: Liam Bibo, Kieran Campbell, Fionn Carr, Gavin Duffy, John Hearty, Ian Keatley, Keith Matthews, Frank Murphy, Troy Nathan, Mike Roberts.
Venue: Sportsground, Galway
Kick-off: 18.00 (17.00 GMT)
Referee: George Clancy (Ireland)
Touch judges: Peter Fitzgibbon (Ireland), John Lacey (Ireland)
TMO: Dermot Moloney (Ireland)
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