Return of Ireland contingent just what the doctor ordered for Connacht in Treviso clash

The stakes have risen for both Benetton and Connacht ahead of their URC round-two clash in Treviso. Both sides are well stacked, neither won on the opening weekend and each has designs on the top eight. Suffice to say, they will be targeting this encounter as an opportunity to truly launch their season.

After a storming second half to last season propelled them into the top eight, Connacht have made little secret of their ambitions in this campaign and their sense of urgency is reflected in the side Stuart Lancaster has unveiled.