Connacht face stiff test on unhappy hunting ground

Connacht’s seasonal ambitions could well come down to games such as this evening’s in Italy at Stadio Monigo (7pm, Irish time).

Treviso have yet to pick up a point, but that in no way guarantees a win for the Irish side, currently sitting in fifth spot in the Guinness Pro12.

Connacht have only beaten Treviso once in the last four visits to Stadio Monigo, although they also drew two seasons ago, but last year Pat Lam’s side recorded their worst result against the Veneto side — a result the Connacht coach wants to avenge, particularly on the back of a disappointing draw with Cardiff.