Samoan duo a doubt for Connacht

Michael Bradley has announced a 27-man squad ahead of his side's Magners League clash with Ulster at Ravenhill on Friday (kick off: 6.30pm).

The Samoan brothers Ray Ofisa and Ofisa Treviranus are both due for fitness tests later in the week.

Their chances are estimated at 50:50 of making the final 22.

Also included in the squad are Galwegians trio Joe Merrigan, Peter Durcan and Ronan Loughney.

Connacht squad: Andrew Browne, Liam Casserly, Mel Deane, Gavin Duffy, Andy Dunne, Peter Durcan, Andrew Farley, Adrian Flavin, John Fogarty, David Gannon, Ronan Loughney, Keith Matthews, Brian McGovern, Conor McPhillips, Joe Merrigan, Robbie Morris, Matt Mostyn, John Muldoon, Troy Nathan, John O’Connor, Ray Ofisa, Colm Rigney, Daniel Riordan, Rob Shaw, Ofisa Treviranus, Brett Wilkinson, Darren Yapp.