Next up for Connacht? Away to Toulouse...

A COUPLE of months ago Connacht were relishing the prospect of playing French aristocrats Toulouse in the Heineken Cup; this week they head there in a different frame of mind.

On the back of 13 losses in-a-row, Connacht’s fixture in France is daunting, particularly with the French champions needing a win to top the table and qualify. It’s particularly frustrating for Connacht assistant coach Dan McFarland.

“The lack of consistency is the most disappointing aspect. Had we played like we did against Leinster, I have no doubt we would have beaten Aironi,” he said.