Connacht must tame Lions to push for playoff spot

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Although still fighting on both the URC and Challenge Cup fronts, Connacht have not been helped by some erratic form, and Friend will need his players to make home advantage count if they are to close the gap on the top eight.

“We’re fully aware, however, that we need a win tomorrow to put ourselves in that position. The Lions are a formidable outfit and have improved even more since their first season last year, so we know a difficult challenge awaits us.” Beware of the boot: Lions' Jordan Hendrikse could prove to be particularly dangerous against Connacht. Photograph: Photo by Mark Scates/SNS Group via Getty Images

 

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