Lancaster and Connacht deliver the goods in URC opener

Even without their three Lions, Connacht were on top in the key areas and while Stuart Lancaster will no doubt have plenty of room for improvement, they did more than enough to craft a deserved win.
Lancaster and Connacht deliver the goods in URC opener

Connacht’s Sean Jansen scores his side's fourth try. Pic: James Crombie/Inpho

URC: Connacht 26 Benetton 15 

The feelgood factor which has prevailed in Galway since Stuart Lancaster’s shock appointment in June has carried into the most important sector as they carved out a bonus point win to get their URC season off to a flying start at Dexcom Stadium.

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