Elwood’s Connacht look to complete Italian job

ERIC ELWOOD has kept faith with the squad that has racked up five wins on the trot at home as Connacht look to record an away victory over Aironi this afternoon.

The only change to the Connacht side is the return of Ireland’s replacement hooker Sean Cronin, while a knee injury to Miah Nikora sees Shane Monaghan come onto the bench.

Johnny O’Connor will lead the side with captain John Muldoon named in the replacements. Having scraped through by 11-6 after a tight contest at the Sportsground two weeks ago, Elwood is expecting a bruising battle up front.