Craig Ronaldson has been handed the reins at out-half for Connacht’s clash with Exeter Chiefs in the European Challenge Cup.
Dave McSharry, whose new two-year deal with the province was confirmed today, starts in the centre with Robbie Henshaw, while Matt Healy returns to the left wing to shift Danie Poolman to the right for Sunday's clash at the Sportsground (3.15pm) .
Head coach Pat Lam, who has made four personnel changes from the team that lost to Edinburgh last weekend, said: "Craig did very well for us against Munster and, after coming back from injury, he gets a chance again on Sunday.
“With Bundee (Aki) unfortunately out injured for the next while, it's great to be able to call on the experience of Dave (McSharry).
“While we have stated that our main priority is the PRO12, another of our big team goals is to progress in Europe to the knock out stages."
CONNACHT v (Exeter Chiefs):
15. Mils Muliaina
14. Danie Poolman
13. Robbie Henshaw
12. Dave McSharry
11. Matt Healy
10. Craig Ronaldson
9. Kieran Marmion
1. Denis Buckley
2. Tom McCartney
3. Rodney Ah You
4. Quinn Roux
5. Aly Muldowney
6. John Muldoon (captain)
7. Willie Faloon
8. George Naoupu
Replacements:
16. Dave Heffernan
17. JP Cooney
18. Finlay Bealham
19. Andrew Browne
20. Eoin McKeon
21. Caolin Blade
22. Jack Carty
23. Darragh Leader
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