Wilkins looks for Aki and Bealham to deliver big for Connacht

The pair had a big impact when they returned from their Six Nations duty last weekend as they staged a comeback 40-30 win over Pau.
Wilkins looks for Aki and Bealham to deliver big for Connacht

LEADERS: Connacht Head Coach Pete Wilkins is lookigng towards Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham to lead Connacht in their Challenge Cup quarter-final. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Pete Wilkins is looking to Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham to complete an Italian job this weekend as they return to Treviso on a revenge mission.

Connacht were stung at the death by Benetton two weeks ago by a late try when they were missing their two Irish stars, but head coach Wilkins is hopeful they can now turn the tables on the Italians in the quarter-finals of the European Challenge Cup.

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