Three changes for Connacht

Connacht coach Michael Bradley has made three changes to his team ahead of their European Challenge Cup clash with Cetransa El Salvador at the Capo de Pepe Rojo on Sunday (kick-off 12.30pm).

Connacht coach Michael Bradley has made three changes to his team ahead of their European Challenge Cup clash with Cetransa El Salvador at the Capo de Pepe Rojo on Sunday (kick-off 12.30pm).

Daniel Riordan has recovered from his flu in time for Sunday's game and takes his place in the side at outside centre while Ray Ofisa starts at blindside flanker for the first time since these sides last met in November.

Michael Swift starts in the second row alongside Captain Andrew Farley, having been on the bench for Connacht's last game against Munster.

Former Australian U-21 international, Liam Bibo, could well make his professional debut for the province should he take part in the game, having been named amongst the replacements.

Connacht team:

G Duffy; D Yapp, D Riordan, M Deane, A Wynne; A Dunne, C O'Loughlin; B Wilkinson, A Flavin, R Morris; M Swift, A Farley (C); R Ofisa, M McCarthy, C Rigney.

Replacements: J Fogarty, R Loughney, D Gannon, J O'Connor, C McPhillips, T Donnelly, L Bibo.

Not considered due to injury: J Hearty (hip), K Matthews (calf), M Mostyn (hamstring), J Muldoon (back).

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