Connacht take on Borders in Cup

Connacht make nine changes for their Celtic Cup tie with Borders tonight.

David Hewitt starts at full-back, Matt Mostyn is on the right-wing with Ted Robinson on the other wing, while Conor O'Loughlin is at scrum-half.

Up front, John Fogarty takes over as hooker with Fabian Boiroux chosen at tighthead.

Mike McCarthy makes his first start for Connacht in the second row where he will partner Andrew Farley.

Paul Neville comes into the backrow at openside, with Mick Carroll selected at No.8.

Jono Stuart and Craig Moir both return from injury for Borders while hooker Ross Ford makes his first start of the season.