All change for Connacht

Connacht head to Bayonne for tonight’s return leg (Stade Jean-Dauger, 7.45pm) of the back-to-back Challenge Cup fixtures with a new starting side featuring five debutants.

All change for Connacht
Sat, 13 Dec, 2014 - 00:00
Linley MacKenzie

Coach Pat Lam has opted to rest all of last weekend’s starters in preparation for the forthcoming interprovincial Guinness Pro 12 matches over the Christmas period.

Outhalf Miah Nikora will captain the side after last weekend’s 42-19 victory over Bayonne in Galway.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Asenathi Ntlabakanye is tackled by jimmy O’Brien 9/5/2026 South Africa prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye to miss World Cup due to 18-month ban
Jack Crowley 12/5/2026 'We'll need him': Clayton McMillan knows Jack Crowley's importance to Munster 
Jack Crowley 12/5/2026 Jack Crowley back at 10 as Munster name team for URC showdown with Lions 
CourtsRugbyPlace: BayonnePlace: Stade Jean-DaugerPlace: GalwayPlace: Sandy ParkPerson: Pat LamPerson: OuthalfPerson: Miah NikoraPerson: Darragh LeaderPerson: Fionn CarrPerson: Niyi AdeolokunPerson: Conor FinnPerson: Caolin BladePerson: Finlay BealhamPerson: James ConnollyPerson: Danny QualterPerson: LamPerson: D LeaderPerson: N AdeolokunPerson: C FinnPerson: C RonaldsonPerson: F CarrPerson: M NikoraPerson: C BladePerson: R LoughneyPerson: D HeffernanPerson: F BealhamPerson: M SwiftPerson: A MuldowneyPerson: J ConnollyPerson: W FaloonPerson: D QualterPerson: S DelahuntPerson: D BuckleyPerson: S MeunargiaPerson: G NaoupuPerson: E McKeonPerson: K MarmionPerson: D McSharryPerson: M HealyPerson: BAYONNEPerson: J ElissaldePerson: S VakaPerson: L FoketiPerson: M UgaldePerson: P SayersePerson: C OtazoPerson: C LoustalotPerson: JC Van RensburgPerson: D RoumieuPerson: F LapeyradePerson: P TaelePerson: L Fa’aosoPerson: B ChouzenouxPerson: C AncelyPerson: T VisensangPerson: S LabouyriePerson: A IguinizPerson: G MullerPerson: M ChisholmPerson: B DuhaldePerson: G RouetPerson: G LoyobalavuPerson: J MonribotEvent: ChristmasOrganisation: Connacht ConnachtOrganisation: BayonneOrganisation: Mils MuliainaOrganisation: ConnachtOrganisation: ExeterOrganisation: La Rochelle
<p>BLOW: Ulster captain Iain Henderson pensive after being shown a red card against the Stormers at Affidea Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile</p>

Iain Henderson hit with three-game ban, misses Ulster's Challenge Cup final in Bilbao

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Donal Lenihan
Donal Lenihan

Inside rugby

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited