Connacht face toughest task as four provinces go into action

I T’S A big evening in the fledgling Celtic Cup with the four Irish provinces all in action.

Ulster host Leinster in what should be a fascinating encounter at Ravenhill while Munster and Connacht travel to Glasgow and Llanelli respectively. Connacht could hardly have been handed a more difficult quarter-final draw than a visit to Llanelli one of several Welsh combinations showing signs of a revival since restructuring in this once mighty fortress of the game.

Coach Michael Bradley has undertaken his new role with enthusiasm and determination and the results to date have been most encouraging.