Boost for Connacht as captain Cian Prendergast returns to action after head injury

Head coach Pete Wilkins said the Kildare native is set to be in the frame after undergoing the return to play protocols, while they will also be boosted by the availability of lock Joe Joyce, out-half Josh Ioane and loosehead Jordan Duggan

Cian Prendergast returns to the Connacht ranks 

New skipper Cian Prendergast is set to give Connacht a timely boost as they head to Belfast bidding to build on their bright start to the season when they take on Ulster.

The 24-year old, who took over from Jack Carty as permanent captain during the summer, went off with a head injury in their comeback win away to the Scarlets on Friday night.