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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.

Expect a real edge to Friday evening's crunch quarter-final clash between Irish opponents Ulster and Connacht.

Galwegians finally secured their first win of the season when they impressively put bottom-of-the-table Enniscorthy to the sword in a 41-18 seven-try demolition at Crowley Park on Saturday.

Galwegians face a vital home game to bottom-placed Enniscorthy this Saturday at Crowley Park (2.30pm).

Connacht delivered a winning performance against English premiership side Sale last weekend, providing a positive portent of the season to come.

Mack Hansen, Andy Friend's Australian find, has signed a new contract that keeps him at the Sportsground till 2025.

Galwegians finally did themselves justice and claimed their second League win of the season when they won an eight-try feast by 41-30 at Crowley Park in the AIL Division 2B League on Saturday.

It is one of Connacht's toughest annual challenges - taking on Leinster, the PRO 14 champions for the last four years, in Dublin's RDS.

Connacht have added a third overseas player to their squad for next season with the recruitment of South African Shayne Bolton.

Connacht, in producing a 26-19 bonus-point home victory, showcased the best of attack and defence in each half for a positive end to their season.