Connacht Rugby’s nightmare return from Siberia continued yesterday, stranded in Moscow airport without knowing their final arrival time in Ireland.

Connacht have announced a 27-man squad ahead of their Magners League clash against the Cardiff Blues on Friday (kick off: 6.30pm).

Connacht 'A' are set to take on Russian side Enisei STM at the Sportsground on Tuesday, April 22.

Ireland are eight points up in their World Cup qualifier clash with Russia.