Returning Lions Hansen, Bealham and Aki start for Connacht in Bulls clash 

BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN: Connacht pair Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen. Pic: James Crombie/Inpho

Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster has named Ireland and Lions trio Mack Hansen, Finlay Bealham and Bundee Aki to start in Friday’s United Rugby Championship meeting with the Bulls at Dexcom Stadium (kick-off, 7.45pm).

Aki and Bealham play in their usual inside centre and tighthead prop positions respectively, while Hansen lines out at full-back.