A RIP-ROARING contest that could have gone either way before Connacht atoned for their slip-up in Italy to record their sixth home win on the trot.

IT is redemption week for Connacht, according to coach Eric Elwood. After a disappointing loss to Aironi in Italy, Elwood is banking on home advantage to help the province record their sixth win on the trot at home to Edinburgh this evening.

Hearts manager Jim Jefferies hopes to hand a debut to new Republic of Ireland striker Stephen Elliott in tomorrow's Clydesdale Bank Premier League curtain-raiser against St Johnstone.