Vainikolo and McCarthy return for Connacht

Eric Elwood has made two changes to his starting XV after last weekend’s defeat to Leinster.

Vainikolo and McCarthy return for Connacht
Fri, 04 Jan, 2013 - 13:38

Eric Elwood has made two changes to his starting XV after last weekend’s defeat to Leinster.

Winger Fetu'u Vainikolo and lock Mike McCarthy return to the team for tomorrow’s RaboDirect PRO 12 meeting with the Dragons at the Sportsground (5pm).

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Continue reading for €5

Unlock unlimited access and exclusive benefits

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Jack Crowley taking a selfie with some Bulls supporters after the match 28/3/2026 Munster ready for final URC push after encouraging signs against Bulls
Gloucester Rugby v Leicester Tigers - Gallagher PREM Leicester boss Geoff Parling apologises for furious push on TV's Craig Doyle 
Connacht v Ospreys - United Rugby Championship Lancaster vows Connacht tried to keep matchwinner Devine
CourtsRugbyHeathrowPerson: VainikoloPerson: McCarthyPerson: Eric ElwoodPerson: Mike McCarthyPerson: Robbie HenshawPerson: Danie PoolmanPerson: Eoin GriffinPerson: Dave McSharryPerson: Dan ParksPerson: Kieran MarmionPerson: Denis BuckleyPerson: Jason Harris-WrightPerson: Nathan WhitePerson: Michael SwiftPerson: George NaoupuPerson: Eoin McKeonPerson: Andrew BrownePerson: R HenshawPerson: D PoolmanPerson: E GriffinPerson: DPerson: F VainikoloPerson: D ParksPerson: K MarmionPerson: D BuckleyPerson: J Harris-WrightPerson: NPerson: M SwiftPerson: M McCarthyPerson: BrownePerson: E McKeonPerson: G NaoupuPerson: E ReyneckePerson: B WilkinsonPerson: R LoughneyPerson: M KearneyPerson: E GracePerson: P O’DonohoePerson: M JarvisPerson: T O’HalloranEvent: Pro 12Event: New YearEvent: RodneyOrganisation: ConnachtOrganisation: LeinsterOrganisation: RaboDirectOrganisation: Dragons
<p>ON THE RADAR: Massimo De Lutiis of the Reds (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)</p>

IRFU set to up chase for 'Australia’s strongest' rugby prospect

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Donal Lenihan
Donal Lenihan

Inside rugby

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited