Captain Cian Prendergast returns as Connacht make five change for Racing challenge

Connacht have played more games in Europe’s second tier competition than any other side but three semi-final appearances is as far as they have gone.

TEAM NEWS: Skipper Cian Prendergast has been passed fit to play and give Connacht a huge boost as they try to reach the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup for the first time in 15 years when they take on Racing 92 at Dexcom Stadium this Saturday night (8pm). Pic: ©INPHO/Billy Stickland

Skipper Cian Prendergast has been passed fit to play and give Connacht a huge boost as they try to reach the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup for the first time in 15 years when they take on Racing 92 at Dexcom Stadium this Saturday night (8pm).

Prendergast has recovered from the head injury which saw him stretchered off against Munster in Castlebar two weeks ago and comes into a side showing five changes from that which ousted Cardiff 35-20 last weekend.