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).

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