Late try by Tietie secures vital win

By DARAGH SMALL

Benetton ........17
Connacht ........21
CONNACHT arrested a run of terrible form to beat Benetton at Stadio Monigo.
With back-to-back Champions Cup clashes against Leinster around the corner, Connacht had to bounce back after heavy losses at the hands of Edinburgh and Leinster.
Early tries from Cian Prendergast and Niall Murray gifted Connacht a 14-3 half-time lead but they were in trouble until Tietie Tiumauga came up with the winning try, four minutes from the end.
“I am proud of that,” said coach Andy Friend. “It wasn’t perfect but we fought back and got the win.” C...

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