Cardiff Blues have made three changes to their starting line-up, as they target a first Guinness PRO14 win of the season against Connacht on Saturday (KO 3.15pm).

Josh Turnbull insists his side are making good progress with their performances, despite last week's one-point loss to Glasgow Warriors.

Cardiff Blues can confirm Dane Blacker has joined the Dragons on a short-term loan deal.

Coleg Y Cymoedd ran in six tries at the Arms Park to win the 'Battle of the Blues' colleges in the Welsh Schools & Colleges league to make it two from two at the start of their campaign with a 45-23 triumph over Cardiff & Vale College.