It says a lot about Connacht under Andy Friend that they were disappointed not to claim a bonus-point win over Top 14 outfit Bordeaux-Bègles as both teams tested the extent of their squads. But the coach left his players in no doubt that they have to improve their discipline or risk being dropped.

Montpellier bring in Benjamin Thiery, Mamuka Gorgadze, Sakiusa Matadigo to copper-fasten their sound start to the Challenge Cup at home to Connacht on Friday evening.