Back row Josh Navidi returns to the starting line-up and Ellis Jenkins is handed the captaincy as Cardiff Blues tackle Connacht Rugby in the Guinness PRO12 at BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park on Friday night (kick-off 7.35pm).

Lock forward Jarrad Hoeata is determined to make up for lost time after returning to the starting line-up at Cardiff Blues - but believes his enforced absence means he will be firing on full cylinders the rest of the campaign.

This weekend sees all four of our Welsh Regions host big home ties in the Guinness PRO12 with the race for top places in the league being fiercely contested each week.

Defence Coach Dale McIntosh has called on Cardiff Blues to keep the winning habit as they prepare to face Connacht Rugby in the Guinness PRO12 at BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park on Friday night (kick-off 7.35pm).