Connacht and Ulster name sides for crucial Challenge Cup quarter-finals

Both Connacht and Ulster are on the road for their EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final games this weekend.

QUARTER-FINALS: Bundee Aki is ready to roll for this weekends quarter-final clash against Benetton. Pic: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Connacht have made four changes to their side which defeated Pau last weekend for their EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final against Benetton on Sunday at the Stadio Comunale di Mongio (1230pm Irish time).

Jack Carty is unavailable due to a hamstring strain and will be replaced at out-half by JJ Hanrahan. Andrew Smith comes in at wing in place of the injured Shayne Bolton. Jarrad Butler is undergoing graduated return to play protocols and is replaced in the back row by Paul Boyle. Darragh Murray comes into the second row to partner Joe Joyce with Niall Murray dropping to the bench.