Connacht announces 23-man squad

Connacht have announced a 23-man squad ahead of their Magners League clash with Munster on Sunday at Thomond Park (kick off: 5pm).

Stephen Knoop returns to the side for the first time since September 8 after recovering from a back injury. Connacht's top try scorer this season, Matt Mostyn, is left out for the first time, having broken his ankle while scoring a try in Connacht's last match, against Cardiff. He is expected to return to action in 10-12 weeks.

The team will be announced tomorrow morning on the Connacht Rugby website.

Connacht Squad to play Munster: Andrew Farley, Adrian Flavin, John Fogarty, David Gannon, John Hearty, Ray Hogan, Chris Keane, Stephen Knoop, Keith Matthews, Mark McHugh, Conor McPhillips, John Muldoon, Brendan O'Connor, Ray Ofisa, Conor O'Loughlin, Colm Rigney, Daniel Riordan, Ryan Strudwick, Brett Sturgess, Paul Warwick, Brett Wilkinson, Gavin Williams, Darren Yapp.

Players not considered due to injury: Ronan Loughney (knee), Joe Merrigan (leg), Matt Mostyn (ankle), Tom Tierney (knee).