Connacht boosted by duo's return

Connacht have been boosted by the return from injury of utility back Daniel Riordan and hooker Joe Merrigan in a 24-man squad for their opening European Challenge Cup game away to Dax at the Stade Maurice Boyau on Friday.

Coach Michael Bradley has chosen the exact same squad of 22 as a reward for their heroic effort against Leinster in the Magner's League, plus Merrigan and Riordan.