Connacht’s returning internationals are “setting the tone” in their side’s preparations for Friday’s first round Heineken Champions Cup play-off against Leinster at the Galway Sportsground.
Leo Cullen’s Leinster might be undisputed favourites to win the first leg before the return fixture in Dublin, but Connacht coach Andy Friend believes his side can give it a “good shake, if we play our game”.
“Your big international players, they’re the ones who set the tone for you, and us as coaches give them the space to do that for these big interpro games, but add another element on top of that because it’s interpro in the Champions Cup …
- April 6, 2022
