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By Linley MacKenzie

The Pat Lam era begins in earnest on Saturday (5pm) when Connacht Rugby host Zebre in the first Rabodirect Pro 12 fixture of the 2013/2014 season.

Connacht open their home season on Saturday evening against English visitors Wasps at the Galway Sportsground, and for the first time supporters will get a peak at this new-look side under coach Pat Lam.

It is a new ball game at Connacht Rugby this season, and coach Pat Lam is already keen to ensure the province continues its improvement, particularly with ball in hand.

It is a new ball game at Connacht Rugby this season, and coach Pat Lam is already keen to ensure the province continues its improvement, particularly with ball in hand.

New Connacht Rugby coach Pat Lam has added a strong Kiwi flavour in completing his squad for next season.

After an unexpected three week break from action, Connacht head to Edinburgh for a crucial clash in their bid to finish this season’s campaign on a high. Both sides are neck and neck on championship points, and if Connacht want to maintain their ambition for a highest finish in the league, a victory at Murrayfield is essential.

After an unexpected three week break from action, Connacht head to Edinburgh for a crucial clash in their bid to finish this season’s campaign on a high.

Long-serving Connacht flanker and former Ireland international Johnny O'Connor has announced his retirement from the game.

Connacht backs coach Billy Millard has confirmed he will be leaving the province at the end of the season. Millard, in his second season with Connacht, is taking up a position in the United States where his partner lives.