Bradley hoping in-form Connacht can clip Ospreys’ wings

MICHAEL BRADLEY will hope his Connacht side can continue their successful European Amlin Challenge Cup form when they return to Magners League action against the Ospreys at Liberty Stadium tomorrow.

The province recorded six wins from their six pool matches and Bradley is desperate for more of the same in this competition. The Connacht coach has named a strong side for the trip to Wales with Gavin Duffy at full-back and Troy Nathan on the wing. Scrum-half Frank Murphy has recovered from a calf injury to partner Ian Keatley at half-back, while up front, Brett Wilkinson, Irish squad member Sean Cronin, and Robbie Morris form the front row.

Michael Swift is rewarded for his battling performances in Europe, continuing his partnership with Bernie Upton in the second row, while John Muldoon captains the side from the blindside, alongside Ray Ofisa and number eight George Na’aupo.