Friend regrets Connacht failed to capitalise on crucial moment

24 September 2021; Connacht head coach Andy Friend before the United Rugby Championship match between Cardiff Blues and Connacht at Arms Park in Cardifff, Wales. Photo by Ben Evans/Sportsfile

Connacht coach Andy Friend was bitterly disappointed that his men did not seize the moment in Cardiff on Friday night when they set themselves up to snatch an opening night win but instead fell to a 33-21 defeat.

Cardiff enjoyed 60% possession in the match but Connacht hung in there and 14 minutes from time their moment arrived to push for home when they were awarded a five-metre lineout and the home side had lock Seb Davies binned.