Pat Lam urges Connacht charges to keep focus for Thomond Park test

Connacht coach Pat Lam says his side have planned how to pick up a first win at Thomond Park since 1986 and it’s down to ignoring the individual strengths of Munster.

Connacht have not beaten Munster at the Limerick venue since the advert of professionalism, but their 16-point victory at Thomond Park in pre-season friendly has given Connacht a small taste of what it takes to win there.

Munster have not lost in Thomond Park since last December’s Champions Cup reverse to Clermont Auvergne, but the Connacht coach feels now is the time for his side to graduate to claiming inter-pro wins away from home.