Gilbert makes full Connacht debut as Lancaster names side for Ospreys clash

Sam Gilbert partners Bundee Aki in midfield, having come off the bench against the Sharks.

Conancht’s Sam Gilbert. Pic: James Crombie/Inpho

Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster has named his matchday squad for Sunday’s Challenge Cup pool opener against Ospreys at Brewery Field. (kick-off, 3.15pm).

Two-time British and Irish Lion Bundee Aki has been handed the captaincy and is included in a starting 15 that shows nine changes from the side that beat the Sharks last weekend.