Keatley to start for Connacht

Ian Keatley has won the battle with Miah Nikora for the out-half slot on the Connacht team to play Toulon in the Amlin Challenge Cup semi-final at the Sportsground tomorrow evening (kick off: 7.45pm).

This will surprise many, given Nikora’s recent match winning exploits, especially from drop goals.

John Muldoon will lead Connacht into battle as they bid to maintain their 100% record in Europe this season.

CONNACHT (v Toulon): G Duffy; T Nathan, N Ta’auso, A Wynne, F Carr; I Keatley, F Murphy; B Wilkinson, S Cronin, J Hagan, M Swift, M McCarthy, J Muldoon (capt), J O’Connor, G Naoupu.

Replacements: A Flavin, R Loughney, B Upton, M McComish; C O'Loughlin, M Nikora, B Tuohy, R Morris.