Narrow defeat to Munster in thriller 'a bitter pill' admits Connacht chief Wilkins

The western province player their part in a memorable Thomond Park interpro on Saturday night

GAME OF INCHES: Connacht’s head coach Pete Wilkins. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

Connacht captain Cian Prendergast wants his team to step off the rollercoaster in favour of stability this season after his side played their part in a thrilling URC derby at Munster that ended in a devastating two-point defeat.

Connacht shared 10 tries with the Reds in a pulsating season opener at Thomond Park on Saturday night but slipped to a 35-33 loss, continuing a frustrating trend of succumbing to narrow defeats that cost them a place in last season’s URC play-offs.