Lam gets the ball rolling ahead of new season

Connacht coach Pat Lam has provided each of his players with a rugby ball in an attempt to improve the overall skill levels within the squad.

“Everyone has their own ball, because at the end of the day, it’s all about the ball,” Lam said yesterday.

“The guys are working to get better and that’s all I can ask. The main thing for us — obviously we do not have the internationals or resources of our competition, is our team work — so across the board we are about improving all our skills, having real clarity of how we play, what each person’s job is, and then putting a big focus on our culture.”