Connacht have made four changes for tomorrow’s (Saturday, 1st March 2025) BKT United Rugby Championship clash with Benetton.
Academy winger Finn Treacy is handed his first start, while Caolin Blade, Darragh Murray and David O’Connor also come into the team.
Dylan Tierney-Martin is on the bench and set to win his 50th cap.
The team in full:
Piers O’Conor at full back;
Shayne Bolton, Hugh Gavin, Cathal Forde and Finn Treacy are the three quarters;
Out half Josh Ioane partners scrum half Caolin Blade;
Peter Dooley, Dave Heffernan and Jack Aungier are the front row;
Darragh Murray and David O’Connor are behind them;
While the back row contains captain Cian Prendergast, Shamus Hurley-Langton and Paul Boyle.
Kick-off at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday is 7.35pm and we’ll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

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