Connacht aim to push on after long-awaited win

CONNACHT received a much needed boost with this victory on Saturday night, their first Magners League win since mid-September.

And coach Eric Elwood doesn’t want his side to rest on their laurels.

He said: “This win was very important. It’s ok tapping yourself on the back saying ‘another moral victory, another losing bonus point, we are making improvements’ — yes, we are, but the game is about winning and that’s why this win is so important, but now we want to push on.”With the Scarlets missing eight internationals, Connacht back after a three weeks break, and the weather wet and windy, both sides struggled to maintain any rhythm in the opening half. However Connacht’s second-half doggedness, led by man of the match and captain Johnny O’Connor, coupled with the kicking of Ian Keatley, decided the outcome.