'We Know What Their DNA Is." Scarlets Vs. Connacht Rugby Preview
'We Know What Their DNA Is." Scarlets Vs. Connacht Rugby Preview
Scarlets welcome Connacht Rugby to Wales for a United Rugby Championship Round 3 match.
The Scarlets have been boosted by the return of Tongan test secondrow Sam Lousi, as they go in search of their first win of the season.
Giving his assessment of Connacht, coach Dwayne Peel said: “We know what their DNA is. They play with some good structure, some good shape, they play a lot with the ball in hand, they have power up front as well.
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“They are going to be a difficult side to break down.
“We had an entertaining game against them out in Galway last year, so I’m not expecting anything different.
“It will be highly combative and I’m sure it will be a good game.
“You have got two highly competitive sides who want to compete, and we are looking forward to the challenge.
“We need to make sure our speed of ball is quick enough at the breakdown and that we execute in the right areas.
“We are a team that wants to play with the ball.”
Having come from behind to beat the Sharks 36-30 last weekend, Connacht has been further boosted by the return of Ireland center Bundee Aki, while fly-half Jack Carty also comes into the side.
Head coach Pete Wilkins says that midfield duo will bring “a wealth of experience and quality” for the trip to Llanelli.
Credit United Rugby Championship
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- 10 a.m. ET - Vodacom Bulls vs Ulster
- 12:15 p.m. ET - Dragons vs Sharks
- 12:15 p.m. ET - Benetton vs Leinster
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URC Standings Table After Round 2
Rank | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | For | Against | Pts Diff | Bonus | Points |
1 | Leinster Rugby | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 37 | 30 | 2 | 10 |
2 | Cardiff Rugby | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 32 | 14 | 2 | 10 |
3 | Connacht Rugby | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 69 | 65 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
4 | Glasgow Rugby | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 61 | 30 | 31 | 2 | 6 |
5 | Ospreys | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 58 | 47 | 11 | 2 | 6 |
6 | Zebre Parma | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 59 | 55 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
7 | Munster Rugby | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 68 | 75 | -7 | 2 | 6 |
8 | Emirates Lions | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 22 | 13 | 1 | 5 |
9 | Ulster Rugby | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 54 | -12 | 1 | 5 |
10 | Vodacom Bulls | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
11 | Dragons RFC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 55 | -26 | 0 | 4 |
12 | Edinburgh Rugby | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 47 | 55 | -8 | 3 | 3 |
13 | Scarlets | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 44 | -9 | 0 | 2 |
14 | Benetton Rugby | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 62 | -32 | 0 | 2 |
15 | Hollywoodbets Sharks | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 36 | -6 | 1 | 1 |
16 | DHL Stormers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 37 | -13 | 0 | 0 |
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