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Connacht Rugby's new-season squad continues to be boosted with the addition of two players - an Ireland Sevens, and a former Leicester Tigers backrow.

Fresh from a two-week break, Connacht return to league action in what will be a defining period in this season's campaign.

Connacht coach Andy Friend believes securing a win against Perpignan at the Sportsground (3pm) this weekend in the European Challenge Cup is important to continue the momentum the province has built up over their last three matches as they head into one of the busiest times of the season.

Connacht coach Andy Friend says his players are ready for whatever the Cheetahs and the conditions of Bloemfontein will throw at them whenever kick-off comes around on Saturday at the Toyota Stadium.

Connacht are back in action this Sunday against the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth after a two week break.

The Guinness PRO14 table may not be a true reflection of Kieran Keane's maturing Connacht this season.

Connacht face a new test of character when on Saturday they face the Cheetahs on their first PRO14 visit to South Africa.

Connacht face a new test of character when on Saturday they face the Cheetahs on their first PRO14 visit to South Africa.

Connacht cannot afford to let slip an opportunity to maintain momentum and widen the gap between themelves and Zebre when the sides meet at the Sportsground this evening (7.35pm).

Connacht cannot afford to let slip an opportunity to maintain momentum and widen the gap between themelves and Zebre when the sides meet at the Sportsground tomorrow evening (7.35pm).