Connacht and Ulster ring changes for Challenge Cup clashes against Black Lion and Cardiff

Connacht make 11 changes while Tom Stewart will captain the side for the first time as Murphy rings the changes to the side that emphatically defeated Racing 92 in the opening round.

STATEMENT RESPONSE: Stuart Lancaster is looking for a statement response from Connacht against Black Lion after they blew a 21-0 lead away to Ospreys on Sunday. Picture: Kian Abdullah/Sportsfile

Stuart Lancaster is looking for a statement response from Connacht against Black Lion after they blew a 21-0 lead away to Ospreys on Sunday.

He’s looking for a response this Saturday night (8pm) when the Georgians, who have former Connacht winger and coach Conor McPhillips part of their management team, come to town.