Robbie Henshaw free to start for Connacht after being released from Ireland duty

Robbie Henshaw has been given the green light to line out for Pat Lam's side this weekend.

Henshaw has been named at outside centre for Connacht's Pro12 clash against Scarlets on Saturday afternoon, after being released from the Ireland camp. Forwards Finlay Bealham and Ultan Dillane have also been allowed to take part in provincial action after being released. Bealham starts at tighthead prop while lock Dillane has been named on the bench. Fourth-placed Connacht host the league leaders at the weekend with just five points separating the sides and have named a strong, if young, fifteen for the last Guinness PRO12 set of fixtures before the competition takes a week's break for the opening round of Six Nations games. Among other Irish provinces, Munster haven't had any players released from international duty while Leinster will have Ian Madigan on the bench for their trip to Newport Gwent Dragons and Ulster have Luke Marshall and Rob Herring back from the Ireland camp. CONNACHT: Tiernan O’Halloran, Danie Poolman, Robbie Henshaw, Bundee Aki, Matt Healy, Jack Carty, Caolin Blade; Denis Buckley, Tom McCartney, Finlay Bealham, George Naoupu, Aly Muldowney, John Muldoon (captain), Jake Heenan, Eoghan Masterson. Replacements: Dave Heffernan, Ronan Loughney, Rodney Ah You, Ultan Dillane, James Connolly, Ian Porter, Craig Ronaldson, Rory Parata.