Connacht coach Pete Wilkins has made three changes to his team ahead of the BKT United Rugby Championship clash against Ulster at the sold-out Dexcom Stadium. The changes come in the backline with Jack Carty and Caolin Blade forming a new halfback pairing and Santiago Cordero coming into the left wing position.
Santiago Cordero has been named on the left wing for Connacht 's home game against Ulster on Saturday night. Photograph: James Crombie/InphoURC: Connacht v Ulster , Dexcom Stadium , Saturday, 7.35 – Live on RTÉ 2 and Premier Sports 1
The 6:2 split on the bench also continues, with Peter Dooley returning from injury to be named as replacement loosehead prop. Fellow Academy back Rory Telfer makes his first start on the left wing after two appearances from the bench against Bordeaux and Munster. Academy centre Wilhelm De Klerk is also in line for a senior debut should he be called on from the replacements bench.
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