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Connacht's season concluded in South Africa with a loss to defending URC champions DHL Stormers, but having achieved one major ambition - to qualify for Champions Cup rugby next season.

Expect a real edge to Friday evening's crunch quarter-final clash between Irish opponents Ulster and Connacht.

Connacht will be without some key players for Saturday's PRO14 meeting with Edinburgh in the Sportsground (3pm) as they aim to consolidate their top eight finish.

Connacht head to England for their final European Challenge Cup pool fixture on Saturday (5.30pm) looking to maintain this season’s 100 per cent record. A bonus-point win against Newcastle Falcons is the target, and this would ensure Connacht qualify with the best possible seeding as they face into next round in which Heineken Cup teams will be included.

Connacht take the next step on their European journey when they head to France for this week's Challenge Cup tie against Brive.

A new season starts for Connacht on Saturday with a redeveloped pitch and new player additions, but the ambition remains the same, to qualify for the knock-out stages of all competitions.

Connacht delivered a winning performance against English premiership side Sale last weekend, providing a positive portent of the season to come.

In a game of little consequence for both sides, Connacht signed off a disappointing URC season with an expected victory over Italian visitors Zebre.

Mack Hansen, Andy Friend's Australian find, has signed a new contract that keeps him at the Sportsground till 2025.

After two back-to-back wins, Connacht head to The DAM Health Stadium this Friday to face Edinburgh (7.35pm).