Connacht complete famous five

CONNACHT survived one of their toughest physical and mental challenges last night as they overcame Aironi at the Galway Sportsground.

With relief the home side, in the unusual position of favourites, registered their fifth win on the trot at home, ensuring the Italians remain without a victory in this season’s Magners League.

A game originally postponed from December due to adverse weather, it was ironic this was played out amid sheets of sleet, but it did not faze the visitors who made Connacht work for every point. Ian Keatley, who missed four kicks at goal, scored all of Connacht’s points, while the visitors had to be content with two penalties.