Disappointing crowd expected for Connacht 'home' game against Ulster in Aviva Stadium

The move has not gone down well with some Connacht supporters and also some in the local business community

Connacht’s Bundee Aki celebrates his try with Alex Wootton and Kieran Marmion in their Aviva Stadium game against Ulster in August 2020. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

Connacht have downsized the crowd they expect against Ulster on Saturday with a disappointing attendance of around 6,000 to 8,000 now expected having switched the tie to the Aviva Stadium.

Initial expectations of up to 30,000 for the URC clash were well wide of the mark and while exact ticket sales have not been disclosed, Connacht say the trend would suggest somewhere between 6,000 and 8,000 will attend.