The Connacht camp leading up to the Ulster clash

Good news and bad news for Connacht on the weekend as a blow to their midfield sees Bundee Aki rested, although, up front, they will be bolstered by the return of Gavin Thornbury and Quinn Roux.

Connacht take on Ulster at The Sportsground in the last game of Round 9.

Alex Wootan is to undergo a scan on the leg he injured against Bristol last weekend in the Champions Cup.

"The overall feeling is disappointment after Europe," said Eoghan Masterson.

“We didn’t capitalise in Paris but took away positives and knew if we got a result against Bristol, we could have a chance. We reviewed it this morning and we know it got away from us. We were well in the game and it was one we should have won. We usually back ourselves at home.”

Masterson is set to achieve the significant milestone of 100 caps for his club this weekend.

“It’s always a massive battle versus Ulster and it is nip and tuck,” he continued. “The Aviva was positive. They are flying in the Pro 14 but it shows how tough the Champions Cup is in the new format, as they also discovered. We’re excited now to get back on the horse and get a win to lift the mood.”