Muldoon back for Connacht

John Muldoon returns to the Connacht squad for their Amlin Challenge Cup match at home to Rugby I Cavalieri in Italy on Saturday.

Tight-head Jamie Hagan is rested. Barry Fa’amusili makes his debut in the squad whilst newcomers Monahan and Fanning are also included.

Brett Wilkinson looks set to earn his 100th cap for Connacht. The 116kg loosehead prop from Grahamstown, South Africa played for Ireland A last Summer and has featured in all five of Connacht's games this season.

CONNACHT SQUAD (v Rugby I Cavalieri):

Forwards: Brett Wilkinson, Rob Sweeney, Ronan Loughney, Barry Fa’amusili, Dermot Murphy, Adrian Flavin, Michael Swift, Bernie Upton, Andrew Browne, Mike McComish, Michael McCarthy, Johnny O’Connor, John Muldoon (Capt);

Backs: Cillian Willis, Frank Murphy, Ian Keatley, Miah Nikora, Fionn Carr, Aidan Wynne, Shane Monahan, Darragh Fanning, Troy Nathan, Niva Ta’auso.