Connacht Head Coach Andy Friend has made a host of changes to the side that lost to Sale Sharks in the European Challenge Cup Quarter Final last weekend. His side travels to Zebre for a Guinness PRO14 clash at 5.30pm (Irish Time) tomorrow, the result of which will have a huge bearing on Connacht’s hopes of reaching the knock-out stages of the competition and ultimately qualifying for next seasons Champions Cup. Among those recalled is Captain Jarrad Butler at number 8, who comes into a back row alongside Eoin McKeon and Colby Fainga’a at blindside and openside respectively. Connacht's Head Coach Andy Friend said that a win this weekend is vital as his side fight it out for a Guinness PRO14 playoff spot. He said: “We have picked a strong side and a side capable of going to Zebre and winning the game.

Source: Irish Examiner April 05, 2019 11:15 UTC