Eagles team announced for British & Irish Cup opener
While the senior squad welcome English side Saracens to the Sportsground for round one of the Heineken Cup, the Connacht ‘A’ side, the Eagles, travel to Wales to take on Llanelli in the first round of the British & Irish Cup.
Head Coach Nigel Carolan has named a strong side for the competition opener. Both senior players Dave McSharry and Denis Buckley, who returned to club rugby last weekend after a long stint on the side lines due to injury, are named in the starting line-up.
Academy out half Jack Carty captains the side tomorrow afternoon.
Following round 1, the Connacht Eagles will welcome Rotherham Titans to the Sportsground on Saturday 19th October. KO is at 2:30pm and Connacht Rugby season ticket holders are granted access to all Connacht Eagles’ home B&I Cup games.
Connacht Eagles XV
15 Tadhg Leader
14 Brian Murphy
13 Rory Parata
12 Dave McSharry
11 David Panter
10 Jack Carty (captain)
9 Marcus Walsh
1 Denis Buckley
2 Dave Heffernan
3 Finlay Bealham
4 Dave Nolan
5 Mick Kearney
6 Mata Fifita
7 James Connolly
8 Danny Qualter
Replacements (from):
16 Risteard Byrne
17 Saba Meunargia
18 Ultane Dillane
19 Conor Kindgregan
20 Eoghan Masterson
21 Caolin Blade
22 Ciaran Gaffney