'When that stand gets opened, it will be a hell of a sight': Stuart Lancaster thrilled by new Connacht facilities

Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster said the province's new indoor facility will be a "huge asset" but the majority of training will still be done outdoors. 

NEW BOSS: Stuart Lancaster has asked Connacht players to be "open-minded about making changes". Pic: ©INPHO/Paul Currie

Stuart Lancaster says that Connacht’s High Performance Centre which has been built as part of the €40m redevelopment of Dexcom Stadium is as good as he has ever seen —but the bulk of the training is still going to be done outdoors.

The renamed Sportsground is regarded as one of the wettest and windiest stadiums on the URC and European circuit and Lancaster said they need to train in those conditions in order to play in them.