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Connacht v The Sharks live updates from the URC clash at the Dexcom Stadium
Pete Wilkin's side fell to an agonising 35-33 defeat to Munster at Thomond Park in their opening game of the season last weekend
Connacht welcome the Sharks to the Dexcom Stadium for their first home match of the new URC season.
Pete Wilkin's side fell to an agonising 35-33 defeat to Munster at Thomond Park in their opening game of the season last weekend.
There were many positives for the province, not least the return to competitive action for Ireland winger Mack Hansen.
Now they face the reigning Challenge Cup champions in the shape of the Sharks, whose scheduled opening game of the season against the Lions was postponed.
The match is scheduled for a 7.35pm kick-off at the Sportsground and will be shown live on TG4.
You can also follow all the action right here at Irish Mirror Sport.
Eamon Doggett
Eamon Doggett
Mack Hansen looking typically relaxed...
Eamon Doggett
The Connacht team
Denis Buckley who will make his 250th appearance for the club in a very experienced front row for Connacht that also includes Finlay Bealham and Dave Heffernan.
Mack Hansen and Santiago Cordero retain their places in the backline alongside Shane Jennings who is making his first start of the season.
The side will be captained by Cian Prendergast in the back row.
CONNACHT (v Sharks): S Cordero, M Hansen, P O'Conor, C Forde, S Jennings, J Ioane, B Murphy; D Buckley, D Heffernan, F Bealham, N Murray, D O'Connor, J Murphy, C Oliver, C Prendergast (c)
Replacements: D Tierney-Martin, P Dooley, S Illo, O Dowling, S Hurley-Langton, C Blade, D Hawkshaw, P Boyle
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