Connacht given O'Halloran boost ahead of Bristol Champions Cup clash

Connacht have been given a boost upon news of a return for Tiernan O’Halloran for tomorrow’s Investec Champions Cup tie against Bristol Bears (k/o 8pm).

Tiernan O'Halloran of Connacht.

Having been absent since December due to a foot injury, Connacht's experienced full-back and his inclusion is one of 8 changes from the side that started the game against Lyon last week.

Bundee Aki and David Hawkshaw will make up a new centre partnership, while The Westerners retaian Shayne Bolton and Andrew Smith on the wings. Caolin Blade captains the side from scrum-half with JJ Hanrahan also returning to out-half.