Parker Pen Challenge Cup – Connacht Make One Change

Connacht coach Michael Bradley has made one change to his side for the semi-final second leg tie with NEC Harlequins, Peter Bracken preferred to Adrian Clarke in the front row.

For their part Harlequins who must plan without the suspended Tani Fuga, make four changes, all up front as they attempt to defend their nine point advantage.

Former coach Warren Gatland drew a bout of laughter when asked at the Munster/Wasps team announcement yesterday what his views were on Connacht’s chances.
“With Fuga banned and 6,000 people in the Sportsground and with a bit of dog poo around the place, I’m not sure the Quins boys will enjoy it too much.”

Goodwill messages to the Connacht side by fax (091-538380 or 091 560097) or e-mail julie@cbirfu.com

Connacht: Matt Mostyn; Conor McPhillips, Darren Yapp, Mark McHugh, Wayne Munn; Eric Elwood Mike Walls; Dan McFarland, Bernard Jackman capt, Damien Browne, Andrew Farley; Michael Swift, Matt Lacey, John O’Sullivan Replacements: John Fogarty, Adrian Clarke, Mike McCarthy, Paul Neville, Conor O’Loughlin, Shane Moore, Ted Robinson

Harlequins: G Duffy; G Harder, W Greenwood, M Deane, U Monye; P Burke, S Keogh; C Jones, T Fuga, J Dawson, K Rudzki, S Miall, P Sanderson, A Vos capt, T Diprose. Replacements: C Dott, L Gomez, M Worsley, B Davison, L Sherriff, B Willis, A Dunne.

Full details at: www.connachtrugby.ie