Connacht leave space for Yapp

Connacht coach Michael Bradley and his assistant Eric Elwood have left a vacancy in their 22-man squad for Friday night¹s Magners League clash with Ospreys at the Sportsground.

Winger Darren Yapp is doubtful with a leg injury and it remains to be seen if he will be fit to participate.

Connacht are hoping to build on their impressive opening-night victory over Border Reivers, in which they triumphed 29-15 in Netherdale.

Connacht coach Michael Bradley said they were hoping to hit the ground running in Scotland on Friday evening, especially as this is the first of six games in the Magners League in which Connacht will be at home.

Following the game against Ospreys, Connacht will entertain Llanelli Scarlets, Edinburgh Gunners, Leinster, Ulster, and Newport Gwent Dragons at the Sportsground.

Connacht (squad v Border Reivers): J Fogarty, M Diffley, S Knoop, B Wilkinson, A Flavin, A Farley, M Swift, D Gannon, B O’Connor, C Rigney, J Muldoon, M Lacey, P Warwick, M McHugh, T Tierney, C Keane, C McPhillips, D Riordan, M Mostyn, G Williams, K Matthews, AN Other.

Not considered due to injury: Ronan Loughney, Ray Hogan, David McGowan, Joe Merrigan, Ted Robinson.