SHANNON pair Stephen Keogh and Ian Dowling are poised to come into Munster’s starting line-up for tomorrow night’s Celtic League clash with Edinburgh Gunners at Murrayfield (7.30, Setanta Sports).

Mark McHugh plays for the first time this season for Connacht against Gwent Dragons in the Celtic League at Rodney Parade tomorrow night.

Paul Warwick has recovered from a hamstring strain to take his place in the Connacht squad for the return date with Worcester in Saturday's European Challenge Cup Pool 5 clash at The Sportsground (2pm).

Connacht coach Michael Bradley will wait until Friday to make a final decision on the fitness of David Slemen and Darren Yapp for the Challenge Cup trip to Worcester’s at Sixways on Saturday (2pm).

Gavin Williams, the 22-year-old son of legendary All Black winger Bryan Williams, has signed for Connacht.

The two Johns, Hearty and Fogarty, are the newcomers to Michael Bradley's Connacht side for the clash with Montpellier in Friday’s European Challenge Cup clash at the Stade Sabathe.

Tongan international Andrew Mailei will sign for Connacht on a one-year deal as a direct replacement for Mark McHugh, who is out of the game with a long-term injury.

Connacht coach Michael Bradley has brought in out-half Paul Warwick and second row Christian Short for the difficult task against Ulster at Ravenhill on Friday night.

John Muldoon is the only change as Connacht face into what is sure to be a hotly-contested Celtic League tie with Munster at the Sportsground tomorrow (2pm).

It now appears that Connacht out-half Paul Warwick has more than a fighting chance of recovering in time to meet Munster in Saturday’s Celtic League clash at The Sportsground.

Coach Michael Bradley has chosen his first fifteen for the first game of the season at home to Overmach Parma at the Sportsground on Tuesday (6.30pm).