Ta'auso likely to be fit for Challenge Cup tie

Connacht centre Niva Ta’auso is likely to be available for action for Connacht on Friday against Olympus Rugby Madrid in the Challenge Cup.

The powerful Samoan has made good progress from a gashed hand, re-injured last week, that has kept him out of action since the opening day of the season.

The prospect of a bloodless win over Spanish opposition is seen as the perfect field for his re-introduction at The Sportsground..