De Buitlear gets first start as Connacht ring changes for Scarlets clash

Connacht Head Coach Pete Wilkins has made five changes to his side who defeated Cardiff.

FIRST START:  Eoin de Buitléar will make his first start for Connacht when they take on Scarlets at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday (5.05pm). Pic:©INPHO/James Crombie

Connacht Head Coach Pete Wilkins has made five changes to the side that beat Cardiff for their round 11 clash against Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday at Dexcom Stadium (5.05pm).

Eoin de Buitlear lines out for the first time for his home province with Gavin Thornbury, Peter Dooley, the fit-again Sean Jansen and Byron Ralston, who returns from suspension, all coming into the starting XV.