Pat Lam targets Zebre bonus point

A fifth bonus-point win is the target for Connacht in this evening’s Pro 12 fixture with Zebre in Italy (4.30 Irish time). Sitting level on 45 points with Ulster at the top of the table, Pat Lam knows every point will count in their bid for Champions Cup rugby next season.

“We want that outcome, whether it’s four points or five. At the stage of the season, nine teams can make the top six - possibly 10 - and every game is crucial.”

Connacht, having never lost to Zebre in 11 meetings in both Pro 12 and Europe, are expected to add to their win tally, but Lam is not taking the Italians lightly.