Connacht look to future

CONNACHT signalled their future intent this week with the re-signing of two of two of their hottest prospects.

Connacht look to future
Sat, 10 Dec, 2011 - 00:00
Linley McKenzie

Hosting Gloucester today, their best chance of achieving points in Europe’s elite competition, youngsters Eoin Griffin and David McSharry represent the new Connacht.

“One day, they will play for Ireland,” insisted Connacht’s backs coach Billy Millard.

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