Treviso first for Connacht, then chilly welcome awaits in Siberia

Connacht have a real chance to post a fifth successive Guinness Pro12 victory this evening when they host Treviso at the Galway Sportsground (7.30pm).

Coach Pat Lam is looking to complete this first group of fixtures with a record six wins from seven before the break for European action.

Maintaining their push for a top-six qualifying spot is a priority to achieve Champions Cup rugby, but so too is this year’s Challenge Cup, which has occupied Connacht’s minds for some time since they were drawn against newcomers from Russia, Enisei-STM in the first round next weekend.