Oyonnax 13

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Connacht 14

IF LAST SEASON was Conor Fitzgerald’s breakthrough year at Connacht, then, going by the early evidence, the next 12 months could very well see the young out-half come of age in a green jersey.

Promoted from the academy to a professional contract off the back of six first-team appearances last term, Fitzgerald stepped off the bench to guide Connacht to victory in their opening pre-season fixture of the summer.

Andy Friend’s side trailed Top 14 outfit Oyonnax by seven points at the break before the introduction of the 21-year-old turned the game for the western province, with Fitzgerald scoring nine points in a hard-fought 14-13 win in France. 

Colby Fainga’a’s try shortly after the break brought Connacht back on level terms after Eric Millet’s first-half score, before Fitzgerald’s seven-pointer secured victory for the visitors at the Stade Charles Mathon.

Both Ultan Dillane and Finlay Bealham were involved at various stages following the disappointment of their release from Ireland’s World Cup training squad, as Friend looked to give all of his 30-man travelling squad game-time. 

Ahead of their Pro14 opener against Scarlets, Connacht finalise their preparations with a second friendly against Munster in Galway on Saturday 21 September.

Oyonnax scorers:

Tries: Eric Millet 
Conversions: Lionel Beauxis [1 from 1]
Penalties: Yohan Le Bourhis [1 from 1]. 

Connacht scorers:

Tries: Colby Fainga’a, Conor Fitzgerald 
Conversions: Conor Fitzgerald [2 from 2].