It's #BKTURC RD 2
Connacht Rugby have made changes after last week's win
Prendergast captains from 6
A new front row, 2nd row, & half back pairing with Hawkshaw the other change in the backs
It's a strong 23 with youth experience & power that's going to be exciting

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One of the big things I talked about in the pod this week was the Connacht defensive effort
Was also a highlight for Lancaster when talking to press
The phase defence was strong but these 2 try saving tackles showed real character!
Here is Bolton's
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Sean Naughtons 1st try for Connacht was a well worked set piece move.

Loved the movement to create the player stack that created the options that opened the gap for Ioane

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When someone steals your lineout ball so you steal it back

Niall Murray at it again
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A physical 2 hours in Galway
Connacht 26 Benetton 15
Both teams counting the injuries which added to how disjointed that felt
Connacht will be happy with the 5 points some strong defensive sets some nice attack at times

A great start to the season & a good platform
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The Balls been bribed

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Mate what are we at, we've spent longer tending to Connacht players hit high and off the ball than actually playing! #CONvBEN

Now THAT'S a defensive set
Physical & controlled pure fight

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Some incomprehensible decisions from the TMO too.

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Jasper from The Simpsons. Doesn't look happy. He's holding something that looks a bit like a cricket bat. Text reads, "Oh, you better believe that's a mitigation."

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Sam Illo will not let ANYONE touch his mates

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So who else is impressed with the Connacht energy??
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Try for Naughton on debut!
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Sideline conversion from Cathal Forde! Brilliant stuff.
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TRY CONNACHT!! Josh Ioane!!
We're up and running for the season.
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Séasúr nua, bainisteoir nua, ar aghaidh linn!! ☘️
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Connacht Rugby 🆚 Benetton Treviso match day lineups #TheURC #CONvBEN

The #BKTURC is back!!!
Connacht with their 1st teamsheet under Stuart Lancaster
A fresh look to the 23!
Paul Boyle Captains from 6
2 academy players in the 23
But still a powerful pack
With that pace we're used to in the backs
A big day in Galway as a new energy flows through the squad!!
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DTM 50

Half a century of pure unadulterated , unapologetic, glorious "Fuck You" energy -filled caps.

Here's to 50 more 💥
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Exhibit 2 for his try
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Connacht v Benetton United Rugby Championship 2024/25 youtu.be/JgDCWttRvNE?... via @YouTube #URC #CONvBEN #UnitedRugbyChampionship #Rugby

#CONvBEN Connacht Abú! Brilliant win.

I really really wanted to focus on #CONvBEN but I could not take my eyes off #GLAvOSP what a match!!!!

Very, very, very good weekend for Leinster results-wise.

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Offside af the ruck to tackle Gavin. Closeline JJ then before the try. Not a peep from officials.

This is what Mac was talking about

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How has that gone against Bolton!?

Connacht are being done dirty here by this officiating team. Jesus christ.

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Thats a try thats come directly from a bad penalty call at scrum time

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Thats a terrible call from the AR

Aungier was phenomenal there!

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As much as Heff will be relieved that was scored credit to Rhyno Smyth for that hand in earlier
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Try Bolton

Wide to wide handling punching holes then Bolton gets the ball on the wing and Route one he's over

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What a try from Finn Treacy!
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