Connacht confident they can reel in Munster's PRO14 lead

Connacht's forwards coach Jimmy Duffy. Picture: INPHO/Elena Barbini

Connacht forwards coach Jimmy Duffy admits they face an uphill battle if they are to reach the PRO14 final but has promised they will not give up without a fight as they prepare to face a Munster side who have a nine-point advantage on them at the top of the table with three games left.

Connacht can keep the battle alive with a win at Thomond Park on Friday night, but despite winning a fifth away game on the bounce in Italy last weekend, history suggests this will be a tough test.