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Home side hoping to build upon last-gasp victory over Connacht

Irish province had an opportunity to take full points with the last play of the game

Andy Friend’s new-look side out to make their own statement on Sunday

French champions absorb blow of early penalty try to triumph in Galway

Defeat spells the end of Connacht’s slim hopes of progressing to quarter-finals

Andy Friend brings in Stephen Fitzgerald at fullback, with Adeolokun introduced on the right wing, and Porch switching to the left

Friend says side must be clinical in attack and defence on top form to prevail in Wales

Coach Friend includes three internationals in squad for important Pro14 test

Daly will play in midfield for the visitors, while Fitzgerald continues on the right wing

Late Horwitz penalty gets Connacht over the line in Galway

Former Leinster contingent in visitors’ line-up adds extra spice to this festive interpro

Centre Bundee Aki is man of the match yet it could easily have been outhalf Jack Carty or scrumhalf Kieran Marmion

Pro14 preview: Connacht v Scarlets, Sportsground (5.15, live on TG4, Premier Sports)

In-form youngster Paul Boyle has been selected for Edinburgh challenge on Friday