Connacht host Munster this evening as the traditional derby season continues in the RaboDirect Pro-12.

After Leinster's defeat to Ulster last night, Munster will know that a win would see them move back into the Top 3.

Rob Penney has made sweeping changes to the team after Munster's defeat to Saracens in the Heineken Cup, with James Coughlan captaining the side.

14-man Ulster piled more misery on Leinster last night with a 27 - 19 victory at Ravenhill. The loss was Leinster's third consecutive defeat in all competitions.

Kick-off in Galway is at 5.15pm.