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Connacht 36

Munster 35

Connacht Rugby begins a season like no other in the current building site that is Dexcom Stadium in Galway.

Connacht delivered a solid victory over regular English visitors Sale, bagging three tries in their first and only home fixture of the pre-season campaign.Play on the Dexcom Stadium pitch mirrored the building works off it - a work in progress - but it sufficient to give Connacht hope for the new season ahead.

Scott Fardy is hoping Connacht's young players will emulate his former Leinster teammates in winning national recognition as he begins a new journey as defence coach in the west of Ireland.

Connacht's season took a significant leap forward when the squad headed to South Africa on Tuesday to play in the first United Rugby Championship semi-final.

The penultimate URC round before knock-out rugby already as a cup final feel about it.

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, some eight places behind the Sharks need to produce a big performance in Saturday's URC clash at the Sportsground ((5.15pm).