Cruden kicks to touch.

Montpellier stumble somewhat from the kick off but manage to secure it well.

A brilliant attack from MHR and Cruden supports well to run it under the sticks

Carty kicks and Timu reads it well and it back.

Cruden with a deep kick into the Connacht 22. Boyle carries well.

We are underway at the Sportsground

"If they've got a big cheque book they can come and see me, we are open to an offer"

Chris Boyd has not done much to squash the rumours around Montpellier's pursuit of Cobus Reinach..

Tom McCartney has taken over the captaincy for Connacht.

Connacht captain Jarrad Butler, being interviewed on the pitch, predicts an 18-0 win for his team against Montpellier.

Jarrad Butler, Matt Healy & Niyi Adeolokun have all picked up late injuries.

They’re replaced by Robin Copeland, Tom Daly & John Porch, with a number of other positional changes as a result.