Connacht have 'to turn the page' after Munster loss for Challenge Cup knock-out against Cardiff

“We know the importance of the game and the magnitude of it. It’s a long, long way away but there’s silverware there at the end of it so it’s massive and we have to turn the page on the URC for the next two weeks and hopefully have a right crack at the Challenge Cup.” 

KNOCKOUT RUGBY: Connacht's Dave Heffernan is hoping Connacht can turn the page from their loss to Munster in Castlebar for their Challenge Cup Round of 16 clash with Cardiff at the Dexcom Stadium on Saturday. Pic:  ©INPHO/James Crombie

Dave Heffernan will be hoping Connacht have already turned the page following their URC derby setback in his home county as his side resumes its chase for silverware in the European Challenge Cup back in Galway this Saturday.

An unbeaten pool campaign in December and January has given Connacht top seeding for the knockout rounds which get underway this weekend with the first of what the province will be hoping is a run of home ties all the way to the final, starting with the visit of URC rivals Cardiff to Dexcom Stadium for the Round of 16 tie.