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Excitement is building at Dexcom Stadium for Connacht’s return to Europe’s premier competition.

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Connacht are preparing for a battle with Glasgow Warriors when they head to Scotstoun Stadium on Friday (7.45pm).

Connacht snatched a deserved victory to overcome Italian hosts Benetton at the death in their second round of the URC.

Connacht suffered a disappointing loss to the DHL Stormers on opening weekend of the new URC season.

Champions Cup rugby is the big draw for Connacht this season, but tomorrow it is all about the start of the bread and butter competition, the United Rugby Championship, with Stuart Lancaster’s side facing DHL Stormers (7.45pm)

Connacht Rugby are reeling back the years to revive their most successful and memorable achievement in the professional era.

Connacht delivered a deserved 26-14 victory over Ealing Trailfinders at Dexcom Stadium last weekend ahead of the upcoming URC season.

“You can't play for Ireland when you're living abroad, so this move made sense. Connacht has everything set up well, good players, good coaching. It matches my ambitions of still wanting to be in a winning team, still wanting to play for Ireland, so it felt like a perfect move.”

Connacht, having achieved their seasonal ambition to play Champions Cup rugby, plan to hit the new season running after losing their BKT URC quarter-final against league leaders Glasgow.