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Argentinian international Santiago Cordero is in line to make his Connacht debut after he was named of the bench for Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship clash with DHL Stormers at Dexcom Stadium.

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Challenge Cup teams: Changes for Connacht and Ulster

Connacht boss Pete Wilkins has made four changes to his side to take on Benetton in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals on Sunday (12.30pm).

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Connacht and Ulster name experienced Challenge Cup sides

Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham are among seven changes for Connacht ahead of Sunday's Challenge Cup last-16 meeting with Pau in France (5.30pm Irish time).

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Champions Cup round 4 team of the week: Connacht and Leinster to the fore

It was another mixed weekend for the Irish sides in Investec Champions Cup action.

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Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham return for Connacht against Bristol

Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham both return for Connacht, among eight changes to their team for their final Investec Champions Cup Pool 1 game against Bristol Bears on Friday.