No Worcester worries as confident Connacht aim high

CONNACHT’S European qualification credentials will be tested today when they face Worcester in the first of two back-to-back fixtures at Sixways Stadium (3pm).

Connacht are in the driving seat with two wins, including an away victory over Montpellier, while favourites Worcester were rocked by the French side in their opening match at Sixways. So, if Connacht can overcome Worcester in at least one of these two fixtures – the second of which will be played in the Galway Sportsground next Friday – they will be within striking distance of topping Pool 2.

With only the five pool winners qualifying, where they will be joined by three Heineken Cup group runners-up, Connacht have never been in a better position since the 1997/98 season when they topped the group. And coach Michael Bradley says it is an attainable goal.