Connacht name squad for London Irish game

Connacht have announced a 25-man squad ahead of their European Challenge Cup second-round clash against London Irish at the Sportsground on Friday (7pm).

Andy Dunne and Adrian Flavin have both overcome their respective injuries to be included in the squad, with John Lyne also called up.

With the ‘full house’ signs already up for the Enclosed Stand and the game expected to be a sell-out, supporters have been urged purchase their tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.

Connacht’s 30-12 away win to Dax in the south of France last week has given Michael Bradley’s men a great chance of advancing from the pool.

The first-ever competitive fixture between Connacht and London Irish on Friday is poised to go a long way towards deciding the pecking order in this pool.

Connacht’s match against the Portuguese national team has been rescheduled at the request of the IRFU and Rugby Portugal. The game has been moved from Wednesday, November 5 to Sunday, November 9 (6pm).

Connacht squad: Liam Bibo, Andrew Browne, Kieran Campbell, Fionn Carr, Sean Cronin, Gavin Duffy, Andy Dunne, Andrew Farley, Adrian Flavin, John Hearty, Ian Keatley, Ronan Loughney, John Lyne, Joe Merrigan, Robbie Morris, John Muldoon, Frank Murphy, Troy Nathan, Johnny O’Connor, Ray Ofisa, Colm Rigney, Daniel Riordan, Michael Swift, Brett Wilkinson, Aidan Wynne.

Not considered due to injury: Mel Deane (hamstring), Keith Matthews (calf), Conor O’Loughlin (hip), Mike Roberts (calf).