Connacht press self-destruct button to gift Leicester Challenge Cup victory

Connacht, despite 65% possession, trailed 24-11 after a calamitous opening half
Connacht press self-destruct button to gift Leicester Challenge Cup victory

Connacht's Kieran Marmion beats the tackle of Ben Youngs of Leicester Tigers on the way to scoring his side's first try at Welford Road. Photo by Matt Impey/Sportsfile

Leicester Tigers 48 Connacht 32 

Connacht pressed the self-destruct button to end their European hopes for another season as they gifted Leicester Tigers a string of tries at Welford Road.

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