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Connacht Rugby head coach Stuart Lancaster has named an extended 30-man squad for tomorrow’s pre-season friendly against Sale Sharks at Corpacq Stadium (k/o 7.30pm).
Following a convincing win in last week’s behind-closed-doors friendly in Bristol, the coaching team have opted for a number of changes to ensure maximum playing opportunities for the group, ahead of the new season.
Cian Prendergast captains the side and is one of a number of Irish internationals, including Jack Aungier, Darragh Murray and Shayne Bolton, who return to the starting XV having sat out last week’s game, while Ben Murphy is among the replacements.
Following a start at full-back last weekend, Academy player Seán Naughton again lines out at #15 while a further three Academy players, Sean Walsh, Daniel Ryan and Matthew Victory are among the replacements.
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CONNACHT RUGBY SQUAD VS SALE SHARKS
19:30, Friday 5th September @ Corpacq Stadium, Sale
15. Seán Naughton
14. Chay Mullins
13. David Hawkshaw
12. Cathal Forde
11. Shayne Bolton
10. Jack Carty
9. Caolin Blade
1. Denis Buckley
2. Dylan Tierney-Martin
3. Jack Aungier
4. Darragh Murray
5. Josh Murphy
6. Cian Prendergast (C)
7. Sean O’Brien
8. Sean Jansen
Replacements from: Eoin de Buitléar, Jordan Duggan, Sam Illo, Niall Murray, David O’Connor, Paul Boyle, Shamus Hurley-Langton, Ben Murphy, Josh Ioane, Sean Walsh, Byron Ralston, Shane Jennings, Colm Reilly, Daniel Ryan, Matthew Victory
