Experience matters as Finlay Bealham and Connacht go to Wales
While Connacht won on their last visit to the Scarlets, Finlay Bealham only knows of defeat in Llanelli.
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Bundee Aki and Jack Carty return for Connacht's trip to Scarlets
Bundee Aki will make his first appearance of the season for Connacht on Friday night as Pete Wilkins' side look to make it back-to-back BKT United Rugby Championship wins away to the Scarlets.
Bundee Aki in line to make Connacht return in Llanelli
It's been a relatively healthy start to the BKT United Rugby Championship season for Connacht, and the province will hope to keep the momentum going on Friday night by unleashing Bundeee Aki on the Scarlets in Llanelli.
Connacht the standout performer amongst the Irish provinces
Connacht's home win over Sharks in Galway on Saturday evening will breed life into the early part of their season.
URC: Munster shock not even the shock of the weekend
Munster might be happier than most that Ireland were able to pull off the shock of the weekend as they stunned world champions New Zealand at WXV1.
Reeling in Sharks an 'enormous boost' for Connacht, says Pete Wilkins
Pete Wilkins says Connacht's thrilling comeback win over the Sharks provides an "enormous boost" after they kickstarted their URC season.
URC teams: Tony Butler in for Munster as David O'Connor gets Connacht debut
Munster will be without out-half Billy Burns and centre Alex Nankivell for their trip to face Zebre Parma on Saturday afternoon (3pm Irish time, live on RTÉ), with Tony Butler starting at out-half.