Injury crisis forces Bradley to ring the changes

A HOST of injuries has forced coach Michael Bradley to make yet more changes to his starting line-up for tonight’s Magners League clash with Edinburgh at the Galway Sportsground (6pm).

Missing from action is his entire first-choice back row of captain John Muldoon (groin), openside Ray Ofisa (vertigo), and No 8 George Naoupu (hamstring), while both key centres Keith Matthews and Niva Ta’auso, are also ruled out. In addition wing Liam Bibo and prop Robbie Morris join a mounting injury list as Connacht face into a crucial period of the season.

Last week’s morale-boosting performance against Leinster gave several bench players competitive action, not least Brian Tuohy and Johnny O’Connor who retain their starting positions against Edinburgh.