Exiles captain to make debut for Connacht

Former London Irish captain Ryan Strudwick will make his first start for Connacht in a side that shows four changes for the return match with Montpellier in the European Challenge Cup in France.

Wed, 13 Dec, 2006 - 10:39

Former London Irish captain Ryan Strudwick will make his first start for Connacht in a side that shows four changes for the return match with Montpellier in the European Challenge Cup in France.

Captain and hooker John Fogarty, out-half Mark McHugh and openside Matt Lacey also come into the side.

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