Lost forward for a Sharks scrum around halfway

Great offload from Thornbury to Daly in midfield

Box kick from Hendrikse, Hansen runs it back

Fitzgerald gets the second half underway for Connacht, taken up by Buthelezi

Connacht take a 21-10 lead over the Sharks into halftime. The sides traded early penalties before a second for Connacht saw them up 6-3 midway through the half. Connacht then picked up a yellow card and the Sharks capitalized immediately with a try after 24 minutes to hit the front 10-6. However, Connacht responded with a try immediately and added a penalty shortly after to lead 14-10. Connacht ran in their second try 5 minutes from halftime for an 11 point advantage at the break.

Blade puts it into touch and that will be halftime

Connacht keep it tight

Connacht look to maul

Fitzgerald finds touch

Holding on and Connacht win the penalty at the breakdown, stoppage in play