Cian Prendergast

URC: Classy Connacht back in running

By Ben Jaycock

Connacht .......38
Benetton .........30
Connacht secured back-to-back wins to restore their play-off aspirations and end their curse against Benetton.
The Irish side lost their last four meetings against the Italians but a strong second half display led Peter Wilkins’ side to a six try to three triumph.
Match Action
Wing Finn Treacy, 20, showcased his potential by racing down the flank to open the scoring on the Ireland U20 graduate’s first home start.
Beautiful hands by Connacht should have resulted in a try but hooker Dave Heffernan knocked on over the line.
However, Shayne...

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