All you need to know: Connacht v Sharks

We are back in Dexcom Stadium for our first home game of the new BKT URC season as we take on South African side Sharks.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's game.

When’s the game?

Kick-off is 19:35 at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday 28th September.

How will the two teams line up?

The Connacht management team will announce their squad on Friday at midday when it will be named on connachtrugby.ie and the Connacht Rugby social channels.

Officials:

REF: Federico Vedovelli (FIR, 10th game)

AR: Eoghan Cross (IRFU) 

AR: Paul Haycock (IRFU)

TMO: Stefano Penne (FIR)

State of play so far:

Connacht began their season with an interpro derby away to Munster in Thomond Park. Connacht left Limerick with two points having lost 35-33. Ben Murphy, Josh Ioane and Piers O'Conor all made their debuts.

Sharks did not play last weekend in the URC.

Recent meetings against Sharks in the URC:

2023/24 - SHA 12-13 CON

2022/23 - CON 24-12 SHA

2021/22 - SHA 41-21 CON

How do I get tickets?

Tickets available here.

What channel is it on?

TV viewing on TG4

Top try scorers:

2 - Ben Murphy

1 - Cathal Forde, David Hawkshaw and Josh Ioane

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