Norton to make debut for Connacht

James Norton, who has played at u21 level for Ireland, will make his debut for Connacht at full-back for their Celtic League encounter against Newport at the Galway Sportsground this Friday.

Mark McHugh, whose injury-time drop goal saw Connacht defeat Leinster 26-23 at Donnybrook on Friday night, has been called into the Irish squad to play Russia in a World Cup qualifier.