Connacht make two changes for Ulster trip

Connacht coach Michael Bradley has brought in out-half Paul Warwick and second row Christian Short for the difficult task against Ulster at Ravenhill on Friday night.

David Slemen's injury and Andrew Gallagher's substandard performance opened the door for the two changes.

Loose forward Michael Swift, Ireland Under-21 centre John Hearty will be moved up to the bench.

CONNACHT (v Ulster): Matt Mostyn, Keith Matthews, Darren Yapp, James Downey, Conor McPhillips, Paul Warwick, Chris Keane; Ray Hogan, John Fogarty, Stephen Knoop, Christian Short, Andrew Farley (C), John Muldoon, Matt Lacey, Colm Rigney.

Replacement: Chris Venter; Dan McFarland; Michael Swift; Brendan O’Connor; Conor O’Loughlin; John Hearty; Ted Robinson.