Bradley seeks revenge against the Scarlets

RUGBY : Connacht coach Michael Bradley received a welcome injury boost ahead of Friday night's Magners League game with the …

RUGBY: Connacht coach Michael Bradley received a welcome injury boost ahead of Friday night's Magners League game with the Scarlets at the Sportsground.

The coach is able to call on fullback Gavin Duffy, centre Keith Matthews and flanker Ray Ofisa, who all missed last Friday's defeat away to Leinster.

Bradley is confident his side can gain revenge from the corresponding fixture with the Scarlets when they lost 45-3 at Stradey Park.

"It is a big boost to have the players back from injury and we are hoping to repeat our win over Munster," he said.

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"We were disappointed with our display over there and certainly will not lack incentive against the Scarlets this time round."

The coach is also calling for the same sort of support they got when they defeated Munster on home soil.

"The crowd were superb against Munster. They really got behind the team and made a big difference," added Bradley.

"We are hoping to create the same atmosphere for every home match. This will be a big test against the Scarlets, especially as they have so many Welsh internationals on duty but we are playing well at the moment and are confident of another win."

The Connacht squad will be announced on Wednesday before the team is finalised on Thursday.


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