Niyi Adeolokun and Eoin McKeon among 12 players to exit Connacht

It means just five of their Pro12-winning starting team will still be at the province next season.

Niyi Adeolokun, Connacht, goes over to score a try against Munster in their Pro12-winning season, as Eoin McKeon (right) watches on. Picture: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE

Twelve players are exiting the Connacht squad next month between retirements, contract expirations, and career changes.