Elwood takes the positives

GAME lost, but another goal achieved.

Coach Eric Elwood, in trying to put a positive spin on Connacht’s injury-time loss to the Scarlets, insisted his side had taken a “giant step” forward despite leaving the game behind them.

Three points up, Connacht had kept the chasing Scarlets at bay until Scottish international Sean Lamont swept over the line to give the Welsh outfit their first victory of the Magners League campaign and a bonus point in the 87th minute.