The province's Ireland players are coming off four weeks gruelling test rugby and will be given a much needed rest this weekend.
Connacht will most likely play their first 2024/25 European Challenge Cup game without Ireland stars Bundee Aki , Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen .
“It is a good opportunity to reward a couple of the younger guys who really impressed us so far through preseason," said coach Wilkins looking on the bright side.READ MORE: Caelan Doris doesn't want to see team stand-still under his captaincy as they end 2024 with Australia win Meanwhile Wilkins admitted he wasn't pleased with last weekend's home defeat against Bulls. It is just madness to concede four tries before registering your first score after the hour had past.
"Any game, and any home game in particular, is welcome so soon after that Bulls result,” blasted Wilkins anxious to turn the page.
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