Pat Lam makes six changes for Connacht’s clash with Scarlets

Matt Healy and Kieran Marmion both come into the side for the Pro12 trip to Wales

Finlay Bealham comes in to the Connacht team for their Pro12 clash with Scarlets. Photo: Inpho
Finlay Bealham comes in to the Connacht team for their Pro12 clash with Scarlets. Photo: Inpho

Connacht coach Pat Lam has made six changes to his side for tomorrow evening's Pro12 game away to Scarlets (kick off: 7.35pm).

Irish internationals Matt Healy, Kieran Marmion, Finlay Bealham, Quinn Roux and Ultan Dillane are all brought in to the side that will run out at Parc y Scarlets tomorrow.

Along with Roux, Jake Heenan makes a welcome return from injury and his first appearance of the season.

Dillane starts in the back row for the first time along with Heenan and captain John Muldoon.

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Commenting on the team selection and the upcoming game, Lam said:

“With more guys coming back from injury, it’s pleasing to be able to select a bit more experience in our side. Quinn (Roux) and Jake (Heenan) returning is obviously a boost and it helps drive more competition within the squad.

“Although we have never won at Parc y Scarlets before, we are really excited by the challenge to try and create a small bit of history.

“While both teams are obviously determined to get points on the table, our focus remains on the quality of our performance.”

CONNACHT: Tiernan O'Halloran, Niyi Adeolokun, Bundee Aki, Eoin Griffin, Matt Healy, Jack Carty, Kieran Marmion; Denis Buckley, Tom McCartney, Finlay Bealham, Quinn Roux, Andrew Browne, Ultan Dillane, Jake Heenan, John Muldoon (C).

Replacements: Dave Heffernan, Ronan Loughney, JP Cooney, Lewis Stevenson, Eoin McKeon, Caolin Blade, Shane O'Leary, Cian Kelleher.