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Connacht team to face Wasps in round 3 of Champions Cup is named

The Connacht team to face Wasps in round 3 of the Champions Cup at the Ricoh Arena on Sunday has been named. Head coach Pat Lam has made four personnel changes from the side that registered a bonus point win over Benetton Treviso in the Guinness PRO12 six days ago.

Ireland international Niyi Adeolokun returns this week and starts on the right wing, shifting Cian Kelleher over to the left.

Kieran Marmion also returns to start in the number 9 shirt while Jack Carty is restored at outhalf.

Up front, Ultan Dillane returns for his first game since international duty in the November Test Series. Last week’s Man of the Match Tom McCartney will earn his 50th Connacht cap when he runs out in Coventry on Sunday.

Finlay Bealham and Peter are both named among the replacements.   

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