Pete Wilkins: 'Absent Clan terrace won't impact matchday atmosphere'

The new stand is due to be completed around Christmas 2025. A reduced capacity of around 4,000 will be accommodated on the other side of the ground and behind both goals
Pete Wilkins: 'Absent Clan terrace won't impact matchday atmosphere'

Connacht Head Coach Pete Wilkins

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins said he has no fears about the matchday atmosphere even though one side of their stadium in Galway will be closed off for the next season and a half as the €40m development of the College Road venue takes shape.

Fans who weren’t at the recent Sale Sharks preseason friendly will get their first glimpse on Saturday night when they host the Sharks from Durban in the URC of how the redeveloped works at the Sportsground are progressing as the now renamed Dexcom Stadium takes shape.

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