Flavin to lead Connact against former side

Former London Irish hooker Adrian Flavin will captain Connacht against the Exiles against Guinness Premiership League leaders London Irish in the European Challange Cup at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday.

Connacht coach Michael Bradley has taken the unusual step of naming his side five days ahead of the fixture as he bids to play his entire squad over the next two games against Irish and at home to Dax.