All new front row for Connacht

Pat Lam has made five changes to the Connacht side that

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drew with Cardiff Blues last weekend in Galway.

Pat Lam has made five changes to the Connacht side that

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There is an all-new front row, with Rodney Ah You and Denis Buckley starting beside Shane Delahunt who comes in at hooker. Delahunt is a 20-year-old academy player from Offaly and coach Lam is confident he will make the most of this opportunity.

“We travel this week without Nathan (White) who just missed out due to a minor neck strain. Rodney (Ah You) and Denis (Buckley) return to start and are charged with looking after young Academy forward Shane Delahunt who earns his first start,” said Lam.

“It's a fantastic opportunity for Shane who has come off the bench the last two games for a few minutes. Shane joined the squad in pre-season and we have been very impressed with his attitude and work ethic.”

The other changes see Eoin McKeon come in at openside flanker and Matt Healy start on the left wing.

Connacht team in full: Darragh Leader, Niyi Adeolokun, Robbie Henshaw, Craig Ronaldson, Matt Healy,Jack Carty, Kieran Marmion, Denis Buckley, Shane Delahunt, Rodney Ah You, Mick Kearney, Quinn Roux, John Muldoon -capt, Eoin McKeon, George Naoupu.

Replacements: Dave Heffernan,Ronan Loughney, Finlay Bealham, Aly Muldowney, Willie Faloon, Ian Porter, Dave McSharry, Danie Poolman.

Benetton Treviso team: To follow

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The match kicks-off at 7pm Irish time on Friday October 10 at Stadio Monigo.