Robbie returns for Connacht

Eric Elwood's side welcome defending champions Ospreys to the Sportsground and the Head Coach has made just three personnel changes to his starting XV.

Robbie Henshaw, who last week earned his first Ireland Under-20 cap, returns to full back. The 19-year-old was instrumental in Ireland's dramatic one-point 6 Nations victory over England in his home town of Athlone.

Tiernan O'Halloran, who covered the full back position last week, now returns to the right wing. Try-scorer Danie Poolman replaces Fetu'u Vainikolo on the left wing, completing the youthful and pacey back three.

A strong performance in Wales on his first game back from injury sees Kyle Tonetti retain the number 12 shirt. He joins up with Eoin Griffin again in the centre.

Meanwhile, the front five in the pack remains unchanged with Nathan While captaining the side tomorrow.

Recent returnees John Muldoon and Willie Faloon were brought off the bench against Scarlets last Friday night. This week, they both start in the back row, replacing Andrew Browne and Johnny O'Connor respectively.

Gavin Duffy is named on the bench and could make his 150th Connacht appearance at the Sportsground tomorrow night.

Connacht XV

15. Robbie Henshaw
14. Tiernan O'Halloran
13. Eoin Griffin
12. Kyle Tonetti
11. Danie Poolman
10. Dan Parks
9. Kieran Marmion

1. Brett Wilkinson
2. Jason Harris-Wright
3. Nathan White (captain)
4. Michael Swift
5. Mick Kearney
6. John Muldoon
7. Willie Faloon
8. Eoin McKeon

Replacements: Ethienne Reynecke, Rodney Ah You, Ronan Loughney, Andrew Browne, Johnny O'Connor, Paul O'Donohoe, Miah Nikora, Gavin Duffy

Referee: Guiseppe Vivarini (FIR, 5th competition game)
Assistant Referees: Michael Black, Will O'Connor (both IRFU)
Citing Commissioner: Tom McCormack (IRFU)
TMO: Jude Quinn (IRFU)

FRONT UP RISE UP

The famous Clan Stand is almost sold out but tickets are still available on ticketmaster.ie and from the Connacht Rugby offices.
It's just €20 for adults and €5 for Juniors (kids under 12 go free; must be accompanied by an adult).