Connacht make five changes from the side that beat Glasgow Warriors last time out for tomorrow's Magners League game with Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park (5.30).

Mark McHugh, John Fogarty and Ray Hogan, all of whom were in the Ireland A side that played Australia A on Wednesday, are named amongst the replacements.
 
Hooker Adrian Flavin and prop Brett Wilkinson come into the front row while Paul Warwick switches from centre to out-half.
 
Keith Matthews and John Hearty both come into the side at centre.
 
Brendan O'Connor comes into the back row at blindside wing-forward with John Muldoon switching to No.8.
 
New signing Ryan Strudwick is also named among the replacements.
 
Andrew Farley captains the side for just the second time this season.

Michael Diffley (ankle), Stephen Knoop (back), Ronan Loughney (knee), Joe Merrigan (leg) and Tom Tierney (knee) were not considered due to injury.

Connacht:  15. Daniel Riordan; 14. Matt Mostyn, 13. John Hearty, 12. Keith Matthews, 11. Darren Yapp; 10. Paul Warwick, 9. Chris Keane; 1. Brett Wilkinson, 2. Adrian Flavin, 3. Brett Sturgess; 4. David Gannon, 5. Andrew Farley (C); 6. Brendan O'Connor, 7. Ray Ofisa, 8. John Muldoon. Replacements:16. John Fogarty, 17. Ray Hogan, 18. Ryan Strudwick, 19. Colm Rigney, 20. Conor O'Loughlin, 21. Mark McHugh, 22. Conor McPhillips.