Three changes for Connacht's first home game of the season

Ultan Dillane and Kieran Marmion remain as replacement options.

Three changes for Connacht's first home game of the season
Fri, 04 Oct, 2019 - 13:31
Stephen Barry

Connacht have made three changes for their first home Pro14 game of the season.

Following last week's eight-point loss away to Scarlets, Darragh Leader, Peter Robb, and Paul Boyle are drafted into Andy Friend's starting team as Benetton visit the Sportsground (7.35pm).

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