Connacht to face South Africa

Connacht will play South Africa at The Sportsground on August 21 as part of their World Cup build-up to France.

South Africa will play Connacht at The Sportsground on August 21 as part of their World Cup build-up to France.

Connacht Rugby CEO, Gerry Kelly, said that the visit of the former World Cup winners will be a huge boost for rugby in the province.

"It will be a great sporting occasion and a great way for us to kick-off the new season.

"We are putting together a very strong squad for next season and it will be their first outing, so it promises to be a great event," he said.