Returning Ireland international Nathan White is named on the bench for what could be his first PRO12 appearance since his Rugby World Cup campaign.
Commenting on the team selection and the upcoming game, head coach Pat Lam said:
"While we're happy with where we're at so far, we know it's only going to get tougher, and this week the focus has been all about what we need to do next. We are under no illusions of the physical battle we face on Saturday and with that in mind, it's great to be able to bring in the experience of guys like Tom (McCartney), John (Muldoon) and Andrew (Browne).
"Obviously Nathan (White) returning is a big boost for us and we're pleased to have him involved this week. After a busy few games in the World Cup, Robbie (Henshaw) is not far off and we should see him next week against Treviso.
"We're really looking forward to playing at home again tomorrow and protecting our home record is number one on the agenda."
Connacht 15 - 9: Tiernan O'Halloran, Darragh Laeder, Bundee Aki, Craig Ronaldson, Matt Healy, Jack Carty, Kieran Marmion
1 - 8: Denis Buckley, Tom McCartney, Rodney Ah You, Aly Muldowney, Andrew Browne, John Muldoon (captain), Nepia Fox-Matamua, Eoghan Masterson
Replacements: Dave Heffernan, Finlay Bealham, Nathan White, Quinn Roux, Eoin McKeon, Ian Porter, Rory Parata, Niyi Adeolokun
Unavailable / Injured: Jason Harris-Wright, Shane Delahunt, Ronan Loughney, JP Cooney, Ben Marshall, Jake Heenan, John Cooney, Api Pewhairangi, Dave McSharry, Shane O'Leary, Robbie Henshaw, Conor Finn, Fionn Carr, Danie Poolman.
Connacht v Edinburgh
Saturday October 31st
At the Sportsground, 6:45pm
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