Concussed a month ago, if he wasn't back in the normal timeline, it would have been noticed.
More worried about Marshall, may be waiting for a final medical opinion. Hope the outcome will differ from those of McSharry and White

Is ronaldson confirmed available. Don't remember an injury update saying he was back to fitness. In which case it might be worrying he is not listed on the latest injury update

Provocation : 2 perfect games to prepare what matters : Wasps double-header

Taking into account injuries/Comebacks/rested players, I'd try

Buck
McC
Carey
Roux
Cannon
SOB (covering for lock)
Heenan
Muldoon
Cooney
Carty
Ronaldson
Aki
Healy
Ili (or Niyi who only played 15 minutes without travelling in America)
Kelleher

Loughney
Heffernan
J.P
McKeon
Fox
Blade
Boshoff
Parata (or Ili)

My opinion about changing half-backs order now : would be damageing for Carty who improved lately, and undeserved for Boshoff not to earn the starting n 10 from the bench. Except if 1) he's been amazing in traning 2) Ronaldson isn't available to kick

Referee: Nigel Owens (WRU, 141st competition game)
Assistant Referees: Simon Rees (WRU), John Carvill (IRFU)
Citing Commissioner: Eddie Wigglesworth (IRFU)
TMO: Charles Samson (SRU)

Bad news on Browne confirmed out until Feb - hopefully Dillane returns from Ireland duty without a further injury to the one he has already. Great news on all the guys returning to training though - 2 very winnable home games in a row now before Wasps.

Most detailed injury update in months and not even a mention of poor Ben Marshall. On the bright side we could have nearly as many missing due to international callups (6) as we have due to injuries (9).

With Browne out until February I'd like to see SOB used as the "heavy playmaker" as he's probably more suited to the role than any of the available locks. Wouldn't mind a look at Carty at 12 in one of the next two games, his defence has come on hugely and it would be great to have a playmaking alternative to Ronaldson at 12 next time he's injured.

bang on the money I'd say. Ronaldson has to play if he's over his concussion. Doubt we'll see TOH back with Kearney a doubt for Ireland so Kelleher for full back

Ahead of Friday’s Guinness PRO12 round 9 game at home to Cardiff Blues, the Connacht Rugby medical team have provided the following update.

Tom McCartney, Denis Buckley, Ronan Loughney, Sean O’Brien, Nepia Fox Matamua, John Cooney and Matt Healy have all returned to full training and will be monitored closely ahead of team selection.

Injury Update

Ivan Soroka (foot) is continuing his rehabilitation under the supervision of the medical and fitness team and is due to return to play in mid-January.

Andrew Browne (ankle) sustained an injury in the game v Dragons two weeks ago. He has undergone surgery and is due to return to play in February.

Rory Molony (concussion) sustained an injury in a club game and is following the graduated return-to-play protocols.

Eoghan Masterson (knee) is progressing well in his rehabilitation with the medical and fitness staff and is due to be available for selection towards end of December.

Shane O’Leary (concussion) sustained an injury in training last week and is following the graduated return-to-play protocols.

Eoin Griffin (chest) sustained an injury in a club game two weeks ago and is continuing his rehabilitation under the supervision of the medical and fitness team.

Josh Rowland (ankle) is progressing well with his rehabilitation and is due for a return to play in January 2017.

Darragh Leader (hand) continues his recovery from surgery on his hand injury and will return in February 2017.

Connacht v Cardiff Blues
Friday November 25th
Kick off 7:35pm
The Sportsground

Any word on Ronaldson?

Ha ha I dunno how I managed that. Edited now.

FACECUTTR wrote: My guess at team selection this week.
1 Buckley
2 McCartney
3 Carey
4 Cannon
5 Roux
6 SOB
7 Heenan
8 Muldoon
9 Blade
10 Boshoff
11 Adeolokun
12 Robb/Ronaldson
13 Aki
14 Healy
15 TOH/Kelleher/Ili
16 Buckley
17 Loughney
18 Cooney
19 Stevenson
20 Matamua
21 Cooney
22 Carthy
23 Ili/Robb

I know Buckley is coming back and stronger and better - but to have him starting and benching at hooker is prob a step to far for him FACECUTTR

My guess at team selection this week.
1 Buckley
2 McCartney
3 Carey
4 Cannon
5 Roux
6 SOB
7 Heenan
8 Muldoon
9 Blade
10 Boshoff
11 Adeolokun
12 Robb/Ronaldson
13 Aki
14 Healy
15 TOH/Kelleher/Ili
16 Heffernan
17 Loughney
18 Cooney
19 Stevenson
20 Matamua
21 Cooney
22 Carthy
23 Ili/Robb

Linley is on the ball. We have our team mostly back together now and I'm sure there was a lot of work done in the three weeks off. I'm expecting us to do the job. Would like to see Boshoff start to get a proper look at him.

McCarteny, Buckley, Loughney,Fox Matamua,, SOB, Cooney, Healy all available for Cardiff Boschoff also ready.

Linley Mackensie source

Boom

Bucks is fit, rolled out for the presser and "in line to make his 100th appearance" according to Connacht's latest instagram.