Hawkshaw: South Africa trip will stand to Connacht

Hawkshaw is one of 16 players who came through the Leinster academy system who could line out for Connacht against his native province this weekend

David Hawkshaw at Connacht Rugby Squad Training this week

David Hawkshaw, who is one of 16 players who came through the Leinster academy system who could line out for Connacht against his native province this weekend, said they can take a lot of positives from their tour to South Africa.

The 24-year-old joined Connacht last season and has played in 18 matches for the province and has featured in each of their last four games.