Jarvis snatches victory at the death for battling Connacht

Undeserving may be, but Connacht’s late steal at the death against Aironi on Saturday provided the Irish province with their first three-in-a-row of victories since 2002.

Down 16-3 at half time, Connacht replacement Matthew Jarvis provided the wonder kick from inside his own half on the stroke of full time, ensuring the visitors failed to gain an elusive away victory before being disbanded.

“We probably didn’t deserve to win, they certainly didn’t deserve to lose,” said Connacht coach Eric Elwood. “We know what it is like, but this time we got the four points, so I am chuffed.”