Samoan centre Niva Ta'auso is back in the Connacht squad for the first time since February for the Magners League clash with the Newport Gwent Dragons at the Sportsground on Friday (kick off: 6.30pm).

Connacht's new signing Samoan centre Niva Ta'auso has arrived in Galway.

Connacht have signed 28-year-old Samoan centre Niva Ta'auso for the forthcoming season from Super 14 side Highlanders.