Connacht ready for battle against physical Benetton side

Connacht have played the most games than any other side in the Challenge Cup and are hoping to add a few more to their tally with a win over Benetton in Triviso. 

KNOCK OUT RUGBY: Connacht face Benetton in their ECPR Round of 16 knock out game.Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins is hopeful that the run of form they have produced since a dismal defeat last time out in the European Challenge Cup will continue in Italy this weekend as they seek to book a quarter-final spot in the competition against Benetton.

Supporters were shy in venting their anger and disappointment in Newcastle back in January when an understrength and misfiring Connacht side went down 35-21 at Kingston Park.