Lam warns Munster to expect Connacht frenzy

Connacht coach Pat Lam has laid it on the line for the 8,000 people expected through the turnstiles for this evening’s interprovincial derby, calling on the home support to serve as the team’s 16th man to overpower Munster.

Connacht do not need reminding that their only Pro12 league win over Munster was back in December of 2008 but Lam is confident that statistic could be wiped out tonight.

Lam stressed last night that “like our supporters, we are very excited at performing in front of a sold-out Sportsground”, exhorting the locals to spur the westerners to their second win against Irish opposition this season.