Side contains 13 changes from win over Dragons as Adam Byrne makes welcome return
URC preview: Meeting with Zebre is first competitive start for scrum-half Nathan Doak
Attack coach Dan Soper praises ability and maturity of ‘exceptional’ 19-year-old
CJ Stander and Mike Haley have also been left out following the firepit accident
Australian talks of relief that fire pit incident did not have more serious consequences
Coach Andy Friend praises side’s performance but believes they can further improve
Leo Cullen’s side have scored five or more tries in 12 of the 24 games of the run
Role of his wife and family key in helping outhalf return from losing the sight in one eye
The point of no return for a resumption of this season is fast approaching
Jean Kleyn underlined his value but Joey Carbery the key man on Saturday
Pro14 preview: Zebre v Connacht (Kick-off: 5.30pm) – Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma.On TV: Live on Eir Sport 1, TG4
Connacht’s pivotal outhalf recovers from bicep injury but player protocols trim squad
Peter Nelson and Dave Shanahan will start together as halfbacks for first time
Leo Cullen’s side on course for home semi as production line continues to uncover gems
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