Nine-try rout helps Connacht blow off steam and Lyon to put troubles to one side 

Ben Murphy scored a hat-trick to help the Westerners guarantee top spot on Pool 1 of the Challenge Cup with a round to spare 

HEAVY WEATHER: A general view of a scrum during the EPCR Challenge Cup Pool 1 match between Connacht and Lyon Olympique at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Connacht 52 Lyon 24 

Ben Murphy scored a hat-trick as Connacht put their troubles on and off the field behind them by running in nine tries against Lyon at Dexcom Stadium to guarantee top spot in Pool 1 of the Challenge Cup even before they head to Cardiff for the final round next weekend.