After reviewing the team’s stats and performance, our prediction for this match is:
Connacht will win this match 25-15.
This is based on Connacht’s home advantage and their consistent form in the competition.
Connacht are back on the round for the final pool game of this season’s Challenge Cup as they travel to Wales to take on Cardiff.
When’s the game?
Kick-off is 20:00 at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday 17th January.
How will the two teams line up?
The Connacht management team will announce their squad on Thursday at midday when it will be named on connachtrugby.ie and the Connacht Rugby social channels.
State of play so far:
After another bonus point win on Saturday, this time at home to Lyon, Pete Wilkins’ side have secured top spot in the Pool and have booked their spot in the knockout stages. Another win for Connacht on Friday should guarantee them a home tie in the Last 16.
Cardiff are currently in a position where qualification is not yet confirmed. They sit 3rd on 7 points, one point ahead of fifth place Cheetahs who are outside the qualification standings.
How do I get tickets?
Tickets available through Cardiff.
Top try scorers:
| Player | Number of Tries |
|---|---|
| Ben Murphy | 7 |
| Cathal Forde, Chay Mullins and Paul Boyle | 4 |
| Dylan Tierney-Martin | 3 |
| Caolin Blade, David Hawkshaw, Dave Heffernan, Mack Hansen, Oisin Dowling and Shane Jennings | 2 |
| Adam McBurney, Byron Ralston, Eoin de Buitlear, Finlay Bealham, Jack Aungier, Joe Joyce, Josh Ioane, Matthew Devine, Piers O’Conor, Santi Cordero, Sean Jansen, Sean O’Brien, Shamus Hurley-Langton and Shayne Bolton | 1 |
