Pete Wilkins: 'The implications of a win or loss against Ulster are obvious'

The Connacht head coach knows it is also a vital game for an Ulster side who have lost their last five matches in the league and in Europe and who have already defeated Connacht earlier this season.

Head Coach Pete Wilkins during squad training.

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins says their Saturday night clash with Ulster in Galway is huge as they reach the halfway point in this season’s URC.

But he knows it is also a vital game for an Ulster side who have lost their last five matches in the league and in Europe and who have already defeated Connacht earlier this season.