Word of mouth, by the numbers and Landowne’s new one point-winning habit
Company backers include Unilever and former dragon Eamonn Quinn
Win over Ospreys could see province potentially move into top two of their Pro14 table
Ashton’s three tries help consign the visitors to another defeat in England
Scrumhalf will provide cover for Conor Murray and Alby Mathewson at the province
Tries from Garry Ringrose and Seán Cronin and Connacht red card helps champions pull clear
Connacht have used 33 players during the same period, and lean more heavily on a core group
Bundee Aki is also included in the starting XV having come off the bench in Murrayfield
Andy Friend: ‘They are a big physical side who are well able to throw the ball around’
Missed penalty late on denies Irish side early-season win under new coach Andy Friend
Craig Ronaldson unable to convert long range penalty with last kick of the game
Early home games against Glasgow, Scarlets and Leinster could set tone for the season
Munster held scoreless by Exeter at Musgrave Park but Connacht beat Bristol
Andy Friend’s side continue strong pre-season with a vibrant and comfortable victory
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