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Connacht were blown away in the second half by the Sharks as they fell short of completing a clean sweep of the United Rugby Championship's South African sides, losing 41-21 in Durban.

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Connacht ring the changes for South African task

Connacht have made seven changes to the side which exited the Heineken Champions Cup in Dublin last weekend, as Andy Friend's side seek to extend the winning run in South Africa against the Lions in Johannesburg.

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Champions Cup: Peter O’Mahony, Joey Carbery and Simon Zebo back for Munster’s clash with Exeter Chiefs

The European Champions Cup returns this weekend with the second leg of the last-16 ties, including Ulsster’s clash with defending champions Toulouse at the Kingspan Stadium.

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Friend sticks Blade in as Leinster recall Irish players

Connacht boss Andy Friend has made one change to his side for their Heineken Champions Cup second leg against Leinster with Caolin Blade starting at scrum-half, while Andrew Porter, Ronán Kelleher and Jamison Gibson-Park have been recalled by Leo Cullen.

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Winning without Carty was important for Connacht - Wilkins

Saturday's win against the Stormers was important for Connacht beyond the four match points according to senior coach Pete Wilkins.