Connacht make four changes as Finn Treacy handed first start 

A late home win over Cardiff last time out has given them hope and another bonus point win against the Italians would give them a fighting chance.

TEAM NAMED: Connacht's Finn Treacy makes his first start for Connacht when they take on Benetton. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Connacht coach Pete Wilkins said they have left themselves with very little wriggle room if they are to have any chance of making the knockout stages of the URC but another bonus point win when they take on Benetton this Saturday evening (7.35pm) will keep their hopes alive.

Seven losses in eleven league games this season — and just three wins from six at Dexcom Stadium in Galway — has left Connacht struggling to make the top half which would ensure a knockout place in the URC and, more importantly given the opening of €40m new stand next season — a spot in the Champions Cup.