Bradley introduces younger players for Portugal game

Connacht coach Michael Bradley has decided to introduce some of his younger players, such as David Nolan and John O'Brien, into a 23-man squad to play Portugal at The Sportsground on Sunday (kick off: 6pm).

He has also found room for Danny Riordan and two players who have recovered from long term injuries, Tim Donnelly and Conor O'Loughlin.

Up front Robbie Morris, Conor Muldoon and Joe Merrigan have also been named in the squad as well as back rows Michael McCarthy and Ray Ofisa.

CONNACHT SQUAD (v Portugal):

Kieran Campbell, Fionn Carr, Mel Deane, Tim Donnelly, Andy Dunne, Adrian Flavin, David Gannon, John Hearty, Ronan Loughney, John Lyne, Michael McCarthy, Joe Merrigan, Robbie Morris, Conor Muldoon, Troy Nathan, David Nolan, John O'Brien, Ray Ofisa, Conor O'Loughlin, Colm Rigney, Danny Riordan, Brett Wilkinson, Aidan Wynne.