Heineken Cup is our Holy Grail, insists Connacht coach Elwood

THE SENSE of expectation and confidence in the Connacht camp was palpable last night as coach Eric Elwood and his new backroom team were unveiled at a press conference at the Galway Sportsground.

Elwood has taken over from Michael Bradley appreciating the difficult challenge that lies ahead. However, and in spite of fears that the resources would be less than ever, the setup has been boosted by high profile appointments.

For the first time, they will have the services of both a backs and defence coach, luxuries that the other provinces have taken for granted for years.