Cullie Tucker: 'It’s knock-out rugby and we’re at home, which is a massive advantage'

Cardiff became the 50th team that Connacht have played in the Challenge Cup, a competition where they have played more games than any other team in Europe.

KNOCK OUT RUGBY: Connacht return to the Dexcom Stadium as they face Cardiff for the third time in 11 weeks. Pic:©INPHO/James Crombie

Connacht’s stand-in head coach Cullie Tucker said they won’t have any issue adjusting from the high of playing in front of over 27,000 last weekend to running out in a front of a few thousand in Galway this weekend for their Challenge Cup knockout clash against Cardiff.

The Sportsground in Galway remains a building site and while work on the €40m redevelopment into what’s now called Dexcom Stadium continues apace, there will only be a few thousand present at a venue which will eventually hold 10,000 when it’s finished.