Connacht will sense opportunity to record rare double against wounded Leinster
Andy Friend’s side impressed against Ulster last time out but struggle for consistency. By Ciarán Kennedy Saturday 8 May 2021, 7:00 AM 3 hours ago 7,128 Views 2 Comments
Connacht lock Gavin Thornbury.
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WE’VE SEEN THIS situation before. Connacht coming off a big win, stressing the need to back it up.
And yes, beating Ulster in the Rainbow Cup should be seen as a big win, particularly given the nature of that victory up in Belfast two weeks ago, recovering a game that looked lost to snatch it at the death. Andy Friend’s side have come on the wrong side of those situations too often this season.