Former New Zealand Under-20s captain Jake Heenan is set to return from injury for Irish club Connacht.
The Whangarei Boys High School alum has recovered from a hand injury suffered during pre-season to take part in their Guinness Pro12 clash against the struggling Scarlets on Sunday. Connacht, despite being defending champions, have failed to register a point so far in the competition.
Head coach Pat Lam will be happy to be able to call upon two important members of his squad when they face the Welsh side.
An injury update issued by the Pro12 champions has confirmed that Quinn Roux and Jake Heenan will both be available for this weekend's game at Parc y Scarlets, where Connacht will be aiming for their first win of the season.
After beginning their title defence with home defeats to Glasgow Warriors and Ospreys, Connacht's game away to Zebre last Sunday was abandoned at half-time due to adverse weather conditions, with the visitors trailing 22-10 at the time.