Elwood looking forward to Biarritz

Connacht 22 Harlequins 30

In the end ingenious scrum-half Danny Care made the difference with two rapid tries just before the break, turning the momentum in favour of the English champions and confirming their status as pool three winners.

But Connacht again demonstrated their evolving style of play under Eric Elwood’s stewardship in one of their best 40 minutes of attacking rugby. The weather did play its part on a clear evening in front of 8,199 spectators - a huge contrast nine months to the day when Quins’ cup hopes were drowned on an evening remembered for its driving wind and rain.