Connacht to play Castres twice

Connacht will play Castres Olympique at The Sportsground on Tuesday, August 28, (kick off 7pm) in the first match of a double header against the French Super 14 outfit, before they conclude the series on Saturday, September 1, (kick off 4pm).

Coach Michael Bradley said: "Castres are a huge club in France", the former 40 times capped Ireland international.