Benetton end Connacht's Challenge Cup hopes in Italy
Connacht's involvement in the European Challenge Cup was ended by Benetton who ran out 39-24 winners in the quarter-finals in Treviso.
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Connacht's involvement in the European Challenge Cup was ended by Benetton who ran out 39-24 winners in the quarter-finals in Treviso.
Connacht boss Pete Wilkins has made four changes to his side to take on Benetton in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals on Sunday (12.30pm).
Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham are among seven changes for Connacht ahead of Sunday's Challenge Cup last-16 meeting with Pau in France (5.30pm Irish time).
Connacht are set to be boosted by the return of both Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham for this Sunday's Challenge Cup Round of 16 trip to French side Pau.
With only six games left in the regular BKT URC season, Connacht have slipped out of the play-off spots and face a challenging away trip to Benetton this weekend.
The Lions brushed off prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye's early red card to win in Ireland for the first time as they overcame Connacht at Dexcom Stadium.
Jack Carty returns to the Connacht side for their first interpro of the season at home to Ulster, while the visitors have rung the changes for their trip to the Sportsground on Saturday (7.35pm).
Manie Libbok was instrumental as reigning champions the DHL Stormers overcame a nervy start to beat Connacht 43-25 and book their place in the United Rugby Championship final.