Ireland Under 20 international prop Sam Illo has signed his first professional contract with Connacht after signing a two-year contract ahead of the 2021/22 season.
The postponed round nine Pro14 game between Connacht and Ospreys has now been rescheduled to 24th January with the Sportsground in Galway hosting the encounter.
Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam has confirmed that their star Fiji international Semi Radradra is ruled out of their upcoming Heineken Champions Cup game against Connacht.
Paul Boyle celebrated his first game as captain with a hat-trick as Connacht trounced Benetton 31-14 in their rescheduled Pro14 game at the Sportsground.