O'Connor returns for Connacht

Rugby: Connacht coach Michael Bradley will have Johnny O’Connor, Andrew Browne and Adrian Flavin available for selection when…

Rugby:Connacht coach Michael Bradley will have Johnny O'Connor, Andrew Browne and Adrian Flavin available for selection when the Worcester Warriors arrive in Galway this weekend.

All three missed the 26-21 Challenge Cup win in Worcester last weekend through injury and illness but are back in training ahead of the return fixture.

Connacht are chasing a fourth straight win in the competition and Bradley has no other serious injury concerns ahead of the match.

“A couple of guys picked up a few knocks but we are hopeful they should be okay and the return of the other players gives us a few other options,” Bradley said.

“It is a big game for us. We have done well to win away in Montpellier and Worcester but now we need to follow those victories by defeating these sides at the Sportsground.”

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