Stormers 43 Connacht 25 By JOHN FALLON THE Andy Friend era in charge of Connacht came to an end in Cape Town but only after a brave performance which threatened to send the champions packing in a URC semi-final that fluctuated wildly. The Australian bowed out after five years in charge knowing that the greatest […]
Connacht s season concluded in South Africa with a loss to defending URC champions DHL Stormers, but having achieved one major ambition - to qualify for Champions Cup rugby next season.
Because the Stormers were seeded third going into the playoffs and Munster fifth, the Cape side will host the final after beating Connacht 43-25, which will generate about R10m in ticket sales revenue.
Andy Friend’s five years in charge of Connacht came to a frustrating end in Cape Town when they failed to seize the moment and score a win over the reigning URC