'We feel we’re close' - Andy Friend hopeful Connacht can click against Scarlets

The western province are searching for their second victory of the season.

Head coach Peter Wilkins and director of rugby Andy Friend at Connacht training this week. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

Andy Friend knows this clash against Scarlets could develop into a basement battle but he’s confident his Connacht side can pick up their second win of the campaign after a testing start to the season.

The fixture list will start to even out for Connacht from here after three Irish derbies and clashes with the URC champions and runners-up in their opening five matches, and that in itself adds significantly to getting result against Scarlets.