Wilkins ready for block of games that will define Connacht's season

The western province face a tough task in Durban against the Sharks on Saturday afternoon. 

COMEBACK KID: Finlay Bealham. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins knows that this block of games between now and mid-January is going to define their season as they play two matches in South Africa, three Irish derbies and four Champions Cup ties.

It’s a hectic schedule and Wilkins, who has left World Cup stars Mack Hansen and Bundee Aki at home to nurse injuries from the tournament in France, knows he needs to manage his resources.