McHugh makes Connacht return

Mark McHugh plays for the first time this season for Connacht against Gwent Dragons in the Celtic League at Rodney Parade tomorrow night.

There is a doubt about second-row Andrew Farley, and Ireland U21 David Gannon will deputise if necessary, with Andrew Gallagher moving up to the bench.

CONNACHT (v Dragons): Matt Mostyn, John Hearty, Andrew Mailei, Keith Matthews, Conor McPhillips, David Slemen, Chris Keane; Dan McFarland, Joe Merrigan, Adrian Clarke, Christian Short, David Gannon/Andrew Farley, Michael Swift, Matt Lacey, Colm Rigney.

Replacements: John Fogarty, Stephen Knoop, David Gannon/Andrew Gallagher, Brendan O’Connor, Tom Tierney, Mark McHugh, Paul Warwick.