Dramatic late win against Gloucester puts Friend’s side in good spirits for upcoming three interpros

Coach Friend includes three internationals in squad for important Pro14 test

Pro14 preview: Connacht v Ospreys, Sportsground (2.45, live on TG4, Premier Sports 1)

Daly will play in midfield for the visitors, while Fitzgerald continues on the right wing

Former Leinster contingent in visitors’ line-up adds extra spice to this festive interpro

The Irish province withstand a late comeback by the Cheetahs in South Africa

Friend’s side firmly focused on completing a successful mission in South Africa

Centre Bundee Aki is man of the match yet it could easily have been outhalf Jack Carty or scrumhalf Kieran Marmion

Pro14 preview: Connacht v Scarlets, Sportsground (5.15, live on TG4, Premier Sports)

In-form youngster Paul Boyle has been selected for Edinburgh challenge on Friday

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

Coach says side’s defence fell short but his men also displayed moments of brilliance

‘I suspect now we will be taken seriously as a club, perhaps as an organisation’