Nel pays credit to Connacht youngsters’ unbeaten run

THE unsung heroes have been given most of the credit for Connacht’s storming of the Celtic League.
Wed, 02 Oct, 2002 - 01:00
Barry Coughlan

Top names Warwick Waugh, Eric Peters and Eric Elwood may have brought the experience and guile to Steph Nel's side, but the youngsters have led the charge in a five match unbeaten run.

The fifth straight win at Bridgend last Saturday leaves them as the only 100% team left and in their case.

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RugbyCeltic LeaguePlace: BridgendPlace: GalwayPlace: Ebbw ValePlace: CaerphillyPlace: Stradey ParkPlace: SwanseaPlace: PontypriddPerson: NelPerson: Warwick WaughPerson: Eric PetersPerson: Eric ElwoodPerson: Steph NelPerson: Tim AllnuttPerson: Darren YappPerson: Wayne MunnPerson: Marnus UijsPerson: Johnny O'ConnorPerson: Gavin DuffyPerson: Peter BrackenPerson: Damien BrownePerson: John O'SullivanPerson: Shane MoorePerson: Ted RobinsonPerson: Mark McHughPerson: Ronan McCormackPerson: Jerry FlanneryPerson: NelsPerson: PontypriddEvent: Celtic LeagueEvent: Celtic League 2002/03Organisation: ConnachtOrganisation: ProvinceOrganisation: Ebbw ValeOrganisation: NewportOrganisation: BordersOrganisation: LeinsterOrganisation: EdinburghOrganisation: NeathOrganisation: MunsterOrganisation: UlsterOrganisation: SwanseaOrganisation: LlanelliOrganisation: CaerphillyOrganisation: GlasgowOrganisation: CardiffOrganisation: BridgendOrganisation: PontypriddOrganisation: LionsOrganisation: Donnybrook
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