Nipper looking dangerous, and feeds Lloyd Williams on his inside shoulder

And off we go. Connacht receive the kick

A very warm welcome from Rodney Parade

Two sides who made triumphant starts to their 2020/21 Guinness PRO14 campaigns go head-to-head tonight as Cardiff Blues take on Connacht.

The game is being played in Cardiff’s temporary home, Rodney Parade in Newport, as the artificial surface at the Arms Park is in the process of being replaced.

Blues made a perfect start to life in their new surroundings at the end of last season, beating Ospreys 29-20, and will hope for a similar outcome against Andy Friend’s confident Connacht side this weekend.