Six Nations champion Robbie Henshaw will be back in the green of Connacht as one of four changes in Pat Lam's side to face Gloucester in the European Challenge Cup quarter-final tomorrow night (7.45).
The Ireland centre will partner Danie Poolman, while the soon-to-be-departing Mils Muliaina is reinstated at fullback for the trip to Kingsholm.
#connachtrugby XV v GLO: MM; TOH, DP, RH, MH; JCa, KM; DB, TMcC, RAY; QR, AM; AB, EM, JM: Subs: SD, JPC, FB, MK, JCon, IP, CR, DL
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"Playing a quarter-final in any competition is massive and to be involved in knock out rugby at this stage of the season is what everyone wants," said Lam.
"There's no doubt that going into the cauldron that is Kingsholm is a challenge for any team. Top seeds Gloucester are a side with quality internationals and a lot of experience.
"But we have worked hard to get here and with a home semi-final up for grabs, we're looking forward to facing that challenge head on as a team."
CONNACHT (v Gloucester):
15. Mils Muliaina
14. Tiernan O'Halloran
13. Danie Poolman
12. Robbie Henshaw
11. Matt Healy
10. Jack Carty
9. Kieran Marmion
1. Denis Buckley
2. Tom McCartney
3. Rodney Ah You
4. Quinn Roux
5. Aly Muldowney
6. Andrew Browne
7. Eoghan Masterson
8. John Muldoon (c)
Replacements:
16. Shane Delahunt
17. JP Cooney
18. Finlay Bealham
19. Mick Kearney
20. James Connolly
21. Ian Porter
22. Craig Ronaldson
23. Darragh Leader
