Connacht announce extended squad ahead of Cardiff game

Connacht Rugby have announced an extended squad ahead of this weekend's RaboDirect PRO12 clash against Cardiff Blues.

The 25 man squad sees the return from injury of George Naoupu, Eoin Griffin and Miah Nikora with Tongan Fetu'u Vainikolo back from World Cup duties.

Eric Elwood will announce the starting XV at mid-day tomorrow.

Forwards: Rodney Ah You, Ronan Loughney, Dylan Rogers, Brett Wilkinson, Adrian Flavin, Ethienne Reynecke, Michael Swift, Dave Gannon, Mike McCarthy, George Naoupu, John Muldoon, Johnny O'Connor, Ray Ofisa, TJ Anderson.

Backs:Paul O'Donohoe, Frank Murphy, Matthew Jarvis, Miah Nikora, Niall O'Connor, Tiernan O'Halloran, Brian Tuohy, Henry Fa'afili, Eoin Griffin, Fetu'u Vainikolo, Gavin Duffy