Connacht draw Exiles in Challenge Cup

CONNACHT have been paired with last season’s Heineken Cup semi-finalists London Irish in Pool One of the European Challenge Cup.

Michael Bradley’s side will also play Italian outfit Rugby Rovigo and either Dax of Albi subject to confirmation from French rugby bosses.

The draw was conducted using the new ERC European Ranking system based on the qualified teams’ performances and participation in the Heineken Cup and knock-out stages of the European Challenge Cup over the past four seasons.