Andy Friend baffled by Connacht's inconsistency: 'It wasn't like we went on the sauce'

Connacht's Dave Heffernan dejected. Picture: INPHO/Bryan Keane

Bundee Aki is poised to become the first Lion to play for Connacht in the professional era against Munster next weekend, with Andy Friend’s men badly in need of a boost after a bitterly disappointing 35-22 loss to Dragons at the Sportsground.

Dragons had not won in Galway since their first visit in 2004 but they were good value for their bonus-point win, with Connacht not even picking up a bonus point. It’s a horrible prelude to two derby games and they won’t be at home again until November 26, having switched their clash with Ulster to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday week.