Bates wields the axe for Connacht match

Coach Steve Bates has wielded the axe in making changes to The Borders side that beat The Ospreys last week for the match-up with Connacht on Saturday.

Wed, 21 Sep, 2005 - 16:10

Coach Steve Bates has wielded the axe in making changes to The Borders side that beat The Ospreys last week for the match-up with Connacht on Saturday.

Prop Tom McGee, blindside, number eight Semo Sititi, wing Simon Danielli and centre Ben MacDougall have all moved into the firing line.

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