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Connacht Rugby head to Italy under pressure to gain a victory over RaboDirect Pro 12 newcomers Zebre tomorrow evening (6. 05pm).

Connacht Rugby entertained Galwegians on the streets of the city yesterday to launch their new playing kit for the 2012/13 season.

Connacht will open the new RaboDirect Pro 12 season with a home fixture against the Cardiff Blues in the first of two clashes with Welsh opposition in the opening month.

The last of Connacht’s major new recruits for next season was completed on Tuesday when former Scottish international Dan Parks agreed to join the Irish province.

Connacht return to the Galway Sportsground where they face home fixtures over the next two weekends that will prove crucial in determining how their season concludes.

Newcomers Connacht have the honour of opening this year’s Heineken Cup.

Newcomers Connacht have the honour of opening this year’s Heineken Cup.

Connacht Rugby is already swinging into gear to cope with an expected increase in supporters after the province drew European blue-bloods Toulouse in Tuesday’s Heineken Cup draw.

Connacht Rugby’s European fate for next season will be decided on Saturday when Leinster face Northampton Saints in the Heineken Cup final at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium (5pm).

Connacht will be hoping to extend their impressive run of form in the Magners League when they play Cardiff Blues in the Sportsground tomorrow (7.45pm).