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 Clifden native Tiernan O’Halloran and Eoin Griffin from Knocknacarra in Galway city, will start on the wing and in the centre respectively. New out-half Mich Nikora will play his first game in the Sportsground, while up front prop Jamie Hagan and No.8 Mike McComish will also make their debuts. Connacht will play their first game of the Magners League against the Ospreys the following Friday, September 4, in a game which will kick-off at the later time of 7pm. Meanwhile, this Friday supporters who arrive at the Sportsground wearing Connacht jerseys will be admitted free of charge to the ground for the pre-season friendly against Rotherham Titans. It was intended to distribute free tickets to the Rotherham match to those who attended the Connacht Open Day in aid of Special Olympics Ireland on Sunday. But with that event being postponed — it will now take place on Saturday, September 19 — Connacht Rugby will now give free admission to fans who arrive wearing a Connacht jersey on Friday evening. In addition, all children (U-18) will also be admitted free to the game, Connacht’s first home match of the new season. Supporters are also asked to bring flags, bodhrans, drums or anything that will create a good atmosphere on Friday evening. Connacht (v Rotherham Titans): G Duffy; T O’Halloran, E Griffin, K Matthews, F Carr; M Nikora, F Murphy; B Wilkinson, S Cronin, J Hagan; D Nolan, A Browne; J Muldoon, R Ofisa, M McComish. |
