Nikora kicks Connacht into semis

Connacht secured a home semi-final in the Amlin Challenge Cup with a tremendous last-quarter fight-back against Bourgoin in brilliant sunshine at the Sportsground.

Connacht secured a home semi-final in the Amlin Challenge Cup with a tremendous last-quarter fight-back against Bourgoin in brilliant sunshine at the Sportsground.

Replacement Miah Nikora, the late hero against Edinburgh in the Magners League last week, showed his coolness under pressure once again, with the New Zealander kicking two penalties and the match-winning drop goal.

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