Elwood: Connacht ready to end Cardiff hoodoo

It is 12 years since Connacht came away from Cardiff Arms Park with a win, and coach Eric Elwood says that needs to change when the sides meet this evening in the RaboDirect Pro12 (7.30pm).

And Elwood is now challenging his players to back-up last weekend’s victory over the current Rabo champions Ospreys with a win.

“We showed last week what we are capable of. Our defence was excellent, our attack was good, and we need to play with that same intensity, while also keeping our discipline, to have a chance. If we can back it up and reproduce that form in Wales, I am confident,” he says.