Pat Lam: Long way to go but Connacht must be more clinical

Not a season-defining game, said Connacht’s Pat Lam of his side’s first defeat at home this season.

“No, there were just points on offer. Whether it’s top six or bottom six, it doesn’t mean anything till you get to May,” said Lam.

“We went into this asking how do we beat an Ulster team that is playing outstanding rugby and we almost did it.