Connacht announce 27 man squad

The Samoan brothers Ray Ofisa and Ofisa Treviranus are both due to be fitness tested later in the week to determine their involvement. Their chances are estimated at 50:50 of making the final 22. Also included in the squad are Galwegians trio Joe Merrigan, Peter Durcan and Ronan Loughney.

Connacht Squad:
Andrew Browne, Liam Casserly, Mel Deane, Gavin Duffy, Andy Dunne, Peter Durcan, Andrew Farley, Adrian Flavin, John Fogarty, David Gannon, Ronan Loughney, Keith Matthews, Brian McGovern, Conor McPhillips, Joe Merrigan, Robbie Morris, Matt Mostyn, John Muldoon, Troy Nathan, John O'Connor, Ray Ofisa, Colm Rigney, Daniel Riordan, Rob Shaw, Ofisa Treviranus, Brett Wilkinson, Darren Yapp.
Connacht announce 27 man squad