Connacht new blood in line for Ospreys start

Rugby: Five of Connacht’s new signings are in line to make their competitive debuts on Friday when Michael Bradley’s side take…

Rugby:Five of Connacht's new signings are in line to make their competitive debuts on Friday when Michael Bradley's side take on the Ospreys in the opening game of the Magners League at the Sportsground (kick-off 7pm).

Winger Brian Tuohy, outhalf Miah Nikora, prop Jamie Hagan, lock Bernie Upton and number eight Mike McComish have been included in the 22-man squad.

Bradley will name his team tomorrow morning.

Connacht (v Ospreys):A Browne, F Carr, S Cronin, G Duffy, A Flavin, J Hagan, I Keatley, K Matthews, M McComish, R Morris, J Muldoon, F Murphy, T Nathan, M Nikora, J O'Connor, R Ofisa, C O'Loughlin, M Swift, N Ta'auso, B Tuohy, B Upton, B Wilkinson.