Bradley in rotation mode for Scarlets clash

Michael Bradley has rotated his Connacht squad, bringing in eight new players, to prepare for The Scarlets this Sunday in the Magner’s League at Parc Y Scarlets.

Ireland U20 backs Tiernan O’Halloran and Eoin Griffin and Ireland U19 number eight are among those asked to step up.

Wing Liam Bibo, flanker Ray Ofisa, lock David Nolan, flanker Dermot Murphy and front rower Conor Higgins will also look to complete the double over the Welsh side, having beaten them 16 – 10 when they visited the Sportsground back in October.

CONNACHT SQUAD (v Scarlets):

Backs: Liam Bibo, Kieran Campbell, Eoin Griffin, Ian Keatley, Troy Nathan, Miah Nikora, Tiernan O'Halloran, Conor O'Loughlin, Brian Tuohy, Aidan Wynne;

Forwards: Andrew Browne, Adrian Flavin, Conor Higgins, Ronan Loughney, Mike McComish, Eoin McKeown, Robbie Morris, Dermot Murphy, Dave Nolan, Johnny O'Connor, Ray Ofisa, Bernie Upton.