Three to debut for Connacht

Wing Brian Tuohy, lock Bernmie Upton and number eight Mike McComish will make their competitive debuts for Connacht when they open their Magners League campaign against the Ospreys on Friday evening (7pm).

Two other newcomers rop Jamie Hagan and out-half Miah Nikora are included among the replacements. They are likely to make their bow at some stage.