Connacht hope for perfect send-off

Connacht will be hoping for the perfect send-off for their Parker Pen Challenge Cup semi-final against Harlequins on Sunday week when they take on Neath/Swansea Ospreys in the Celtic league at the Sportsground on Saturday (2.30pm).

Connacht look to record their second win of the campaign against the Ospreys in what promises to be an exciting affair as the Welsh side will have all their international players back on duty, including winger Shane Williams, prop Duncan Jones and veteran lock Gareth Llewellyn who featured in Wales' 44-10 win over Italy on Saturday.

The Ospreys are on a good run and on Sunday defeated Cardiff Blues to edge in front for the fourth and final Heineken Cup place available to the Welsh sides.

Connacht, who make two changes from the side that drew 33-33 in Llanelli on Friday night, will hope to secure a win before heading off to play Harlequins the following week.

Both changes are up front with Peter Bracken starting at tight head, while Michael Swift moves to the second row as Mike McCarthy returns to the side at blindside wing forward.

Ted Robinson returns from injury and is selected on the bench for a match which is set to attract a good crowd, with children being admitted free of charge for this game as Connacht hope for the perfect send-off.

Connacht: M. Mostyn; C. McPhillips, D. Yapp, M. McHugh, W. Munn; E. Elwood, M. Walls; D. McFarland, B. Jackman, P. Bracken; M. Swift, A. Farley; M. McCarthy, M. Lacey, J. O'Sullivan.

Replacements: J. Fogarty, A. Clarke, D. Browne, P. Neville, C. O'Loughlin, S. Moore, T. Robinson.