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Connacht head to Wales for Saturday’s round 15 URC fixture against the Dragons at Rodney Parade (8pm). The squad know their winning momentum must be maintained to keep quarter-final ambitions alive.

Connacht Rugby has enjoyed some memorable days on the European stage, and this week they are preparing to make a statement in the Challenge Cup.

Pressure is mounting on Connacht as they fly to Italy to face Benetton this Saturday after an unexpected mauling by Emirates Lions last weekend.

Pressure is mounting on Connacht as they fly to Italy to face Benetton this Saturday after an unexpected mauling by Emirates Lions last weekend.

Connacht welcome back a host of players at a vital time in the club’s season when they entertain Emirates Lions in Saturday’s URC fixture at Dexcom Stadium (5.15pm).

Connacht suffered their first defeat of the season in a narrow three-point loss to Edinburgh at the weekend. After three wins in their opening three games Connacht sit fifth in the table, one point off the leaders Bulls who they face next weekend.

Scott Fardy is hoping Connacht's young players will emulate his former Leinster teammates in winning national recognition as he begins a new journey as defence coach in the west of Ireland.

Connacht host Munster in the Sportsground on Friday (5.30pm) in another challenge ahead of the opening URC campaign fixture next month.

Connacht's season concluded in South Africa with a loss to defending URC champions DHL Stormers, but having achieved one major ambition - to qualify for Champions Cup rugby next season.