Connacht have finally been able to secure a work permit for new signing James So'oialo.

The versatile back has been added to the province's Heineken Cup squad ahead of this weekend's game against Saracens.

The Samoan international will take the place of flanker Willie Faloon, who has been sidelined with a long-term injury.

He originally signed a two-year deal with Connacht in May after switching from Wellington Norths in New Zealand.

The 24-year-old played at the 2011 Rugby World Cup.