Connacht's Smith hopes Bears win can be 'turning point'
Connacht wing Andrew Smith says their Champions Cup win over Bristol can be a "turning point" for the team.
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Connacht come good to keep European season alive
When it mattered, Connacht produced the goods and their European hopes are still intact as they trounced 14-man Bristol Bears 27-10.
Friends reunion on cards as Connacht welcome old pals Lam, Marmion and MacGinty
It will be something of a friends reunion when Connacht host Bristol Bears this evening but former coach Pat Lam can expect no favours once the whistle blows.
Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham return for Connacht against Bristol
Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham both return for Connacht, among eight changes to their team for their final Investec Champions Cup Pool 1 game against Bristol Bears on Friday.
Wilkins explains Aki and Bealham absence: 'Never a good time to de-load'
It may have come as somewhat of a surprise that Connacht left Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham out of the squad for last Saturday's Investec Champions Cup loss at Lyon.
Connacht's chances dwindle further in Lyon defeat
Connacht's hopes of progressing to the Investec Champions Cup knockout phase were effectively ended by their third successive defeat away to Lyon this afternoon.
Investec Champions Cup Round 3: All you need to know
After the Interpros dominated the Irish rugby landscape over Christmas and New Year's Day, it's now time for the Investec Champions Cup to take over as we turn towards the Six Nations.
Connacht in 'must-win' territory, says Wilkins
Pete Wilkins reckons Connacht are in "must-win" territory for their Investec Champions Cup clash with Lyon on Saturday.