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Fri 10 Oct 2007Matthews returnsGlasgow v Connacht Firhill:Considering current and past records, this game represents a relegation battle. Thankfully for both franchises, the trap door is wedged shut. Unless a team stands still, the only way is up.Connacht have made two changes with a fit-again Keith Matthews coming in for Darren Yapp at left wing and Ronan Loughney at tighthead prop ahead of Robbie Morris who is retained on the bench alongside former US Eagles outhalf Alipate Tuilevuka (Fijian by birth).