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Connacht Rugby is to lose long-standing coach Cullie Tucker, who is now moving into the Ireland set-up as the men’s U20 coach.

Connacht face a quick-turnaround after a disappointing loss to Cardiff to host a first meeting of the season with South African opponents Vodacom Bulls at Dexcom Stadium on Friday (7.45pm).

Win or lose, it will matter little to Connacht’s unrealised ambitions to make the top eight when they sign off a disappointing URC campaign with a final fling in Italy.

Connacht complete their home season on Saturday evening when they welcome Celtic opponents Edinburgh to Dexcom Stadium on Saturday (7.35pm).

Connacht take their URC fight in South Africa to the Highveld where they face Emirates Lions on Saturday (3pm) determined to secure another vital win to keep their top eight hopes alive.

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It is sink or swim for Connacht in South Africa. Facing tough matches against DHL Stormers on Saturday and Emirates Lions the following weekend, Connacht’s season could well rest on these two fixtures.

Head coach Pete Wilkins has confirmed he is stepping down from Connacht Rugby after eight years.

All roads lead to Dexcom Stadium when French rugby aristocrats Racing 92 arrive in Galway for Saturday’s European Challenge Cup fixture (8pm).