Connacht Vs Scarlets is a vital game for Andy Friend’s side with only win so far in the United Rugby Championship. After a hugely physical contest in the defeat to Leinster, Connacht will hope to get back to winning ways against Scarlets, who also only have one victory so far this season. In a clash with two sides who have delivered some thrilling contests through the years, it’s set to be an exciting clash at the Sportsground, in a must win game for both sides.
Here is all the information you need ahead of Connacht Vs Scarlets.
When Is Connacht Vs Scarlets?
Connacht Vs Scarlets is this Friday, with kick-off at the Sportsground at 7.35.
How Can I Watch Connacht Vs Scarlets?
Live coverage of Connacht Vs Scarlets will be shown by TG4, with coverage beginning at 7.15
Form Guide
Connacht were kept scoreless in a hugely frustrating 10-0 loss to Connacht. Despite being in touching distance of Leinster for the 80 minutes, some strong Leinster defending and errors by Connacht meant they left the game with nothing. Andy Friend will hope they have corrected last weekend’s mistakes to give themselves the best chance of victory.
For Scarlets, while scoring hasn’t been an issue for the Welsh side, as seen in their loss to Ulster, they have had problems defensively that has let them down. After their first win of the season last weekend with a 36-12 victory over Zebre, confidence will be high as they hope to build some momentum. In what’s looking to be a tough season for Welsh rugby, finishing top of the Welsh conference will be the main goal.
Team News
Connacht make six changes to the side that lost to Leinster, with Kieran Marmion and Tiernan O’Halloran among those to come into the side. Cian Prendergast is also a huge boost to Connacht after returning to the Emerging Ireland tour.
🟢𝙏𝙀𝘼𝙈 𝘼𝙉𝙉𝙊𝙐𝙉𝘾𝙀𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏 🟢
Meet the 23 representing Connacht in tomorrow's clash with @scarlets_rugby #BKTURC #CONvSCA
Full story: https://t.co/eRqYx2nwff pic.twitter.com/ZbRTwPs0My— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) October 20, 2022
Scarlets have named an experienced side captained by Jonathan Davies for the trip to Galway, with Welsh internationals Kieran Hardy and Sam Costelow named at half-back.
🔴 Your Scarlets 23 to take on @connachtrugby in Galway on Friday evening (19:35)
Eich tîm Scarlets i wynebu Connacht yn Galway ar nos Wener
Team news | Newyddion tîm 🔗 https://t.co/pjiylCisPh
📺 BBC & Premier Sports#CONvSCA #BKTURC #YmaOHyd pic.twitter.com/SsTOk3HL3q— Scarlets Rugby (@scarlets_rugby) October 20, 2022
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