CONNACHT HAVE MADE three changes from the side that started against Munster ahead of their Pro12 clash with Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium tomorrow (kick-off: 1.30pm).

Scrum half John Cooney comes in for the rested Kieran Marmion, while Sean O’Brien is given a chance to impress at blindside flanker and Naulia Dawai makes his first start for the province at number 8.

Eoin McKeon could make his 100th Connacht appearance if he comes off the bench, while Tom McCartney captains the side in the absence of the injured John Muldoon.

There is real excitement in the camp as we face another great challenge away to Ospreys who are flying high in the Pro12 championship,” said Connacht boss Pat Lam ahead of the game. “They have one of the best all-round games as well as the most successful record at home this season, highlighted by their 29 points earned out of a possible 30.

“Our focus remains on improving our game and if we can nail our execution and detail, it will give us a great chance of challenging for the points on offer.”

Connacht team to face Ospreys:

15. Tiernan O’Halloran

14. Niyi Adeolokun

13. Rory Parata

12. Peter Robb

11. Matt Healy

10. Jack Carty

9. John Cooney

1. Denis Buckley

2. Tom McCartney (captain)

3. Finlay Bealham

4. Quinn Roux

5. James Cannon

6. Sean O’Brien

7. Jake Heenan

8. Naulia Dawai

Replacements:

16. Dave Heffernan

17. JP Cooney

18. John Andress

19. Lewis Stevenson

20. Eoin McKeon

21. Caolin Blade

22. Danie Poolman

23. Ciaran Gaffney

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