Connacht coach Friend looks for reaction to Challenge Cup exit

"There is still huge disappointment with our Challenge Cup exit and our last few performances, so this is a game where I’m fully expecting a reaction from the players."

Head coach Andy Friend

Connacht have made three changes from the side defeated in the European Challenge Cup by Leicester for Friday night's  Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup tie with Ulster at Kingspan Stadium (8.15pm).

Two changes come in the backs, where Caolin Blade is promoted to the number 9 shirt and Ben O’Donnell is named on the wing. The final change is in the front row where Jordan Duggan starts at loosehead.