Smith says Connacht can push on as Challenge cup date with Pau confirmed

It will be the first time since 2003/04 that they have met the team from the Pyrenees, who are currently sixth in the Top 14 with seven wins from their 12 outings to date.

FRANCE BOUND: Connacht will face Pau in their Round of 16 clash in the Challenge Cup. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Connacht winger Andrew Smith believes that their superb 27-10 Champions Cup win over Bristol Bears can turn their season around as they now go for glory on two fronts at the business end of the campaign.

The win ensures they will have European rugby in April when they will travel to France to take on Pau in the last 16 of the Challenge Cup.