Fit-again Roos in 26-man Stormers squad for Connacht clash

Roos had been struggling with a rib injury in recent weeks, but took part in full training this week and is expected to be fit to feature against the Irish side.

A 26-man Stormers squad arrived in Galway on Wednesday and they've also been boosted by the return to fitness of loose forward Junior Pokomela and props Ali Vermaak and Neethling Fouche.

It will be the first time the Stormers and Connacht lock horns and the teams are in close proximity on the standings, with Connacht seventh (24 points) and the Stormers eighth (23 points). Connacht, though, have played two more games than the Stormers.

Wet and windy conditions are expected at the Sportsground in Galway.

"Connacht are notoriously difficult to beat at the Sportsground and we will have to adjust quickly to the different conditions, coming from a Cape summer and going into winter in Galway," Stormers coach John Dobson said on the team's official website.

"The players have embraced the challenge and we are all looking forward to the experience."

Saturday's clash kicks off at 15:00 (SA time).