Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Connacht's Bundee Aki.James Crombie/INPHO FreeSelection Aki set for 150th cap as Connacht take on Edinburgh JJ Hanrahan starts at in what will be his final home game for the province. 12.29pm, 9 May 2025 Share options CONNACHT HAVE NAMED the team that will take on Edinburgh tomorrow’s URC clash at Dexcom Stadium [Kick-off, 7.35pm]. Bundee Aki, who was selected for the Lions squad this week, is set to make his 150th appearance for the club in his usual midfield spot. He will partner up with Hugh Gavin. JJ Hanrahan starts at 10 in what will be his final home game for the club as Jack Carty misses out due to a minor ankle issue. Advertisement Santiago Cordero, Shayne Bolton and Finn Treacy make up the back three with Ben Murphy starting at scrum-half. Experienced front rowers Denis Buckley, Dave Heffernan and Finlay Bealham all return after missing the last game against the Lions, while Josh Murphy and Darragh Murray slot into the second row. Cian Prendergast captains the side on the flank, with Conor Oliver on the opposite side and Sean Jansen at number 8. 🟢 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 🦅 For the last time in Dexcom Stadium this season 👊 🧢 Cap 150 for Bundee 💪 Front row returns for Denis, Heff and Finlay 🔗 https://t.co/gwUzsEPPLb#OneConnacht | @Genesys pic.twitter.com/sMat9W2V3A— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) May 9, 2025 Connacht XV v Edinburgh 15. Santiago Cordero (20) 14. Shayne Bolton (24) 13. Hugh Gavin (9) 12. Bundee Aki (149) 11. Finn Treacy (6) 10. JJ Hanrahan (27) 9. Ben Murphy (14) 1. Denis Buckley (263) 2. Dave Heffernan (217) 3. Finlay Bealham (217) 4. Josh Murphy (37) 5. Darragh Murray (37) 6. Cian Prendergast (85) Captain 7. Conor Oliver (95) 8. Sean Jansen (24) Replacements 16. Dylan Tierney-Martin (56) 17. Peter Dooley (52) 18. Jack Aungier (86) 19. Oisín Dowling (76) 20. Paul Boyle (114) 21. Caolin Blade (208) 22. Cathal Forde (50) 23. David Hawkshaw (42) Sinead Farrell View 3 comments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Aki set for 150th cap as Connacht take on Edinburgh”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Aki set for 150th cap as Connacht take on Edinburgh”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy before taking part. Leave a Comment Submit a report Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines. 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