Connacht’s Pat Lam: ‘You have to give the players bullets to fire’

The Connacht coach who guided the unfancied Irish province to a Pro12 title knows they will have to work even harder to keep itPat Lam met up with Graham Henry in the summer, a few months after masterminding Connacht’s success in the Pro12. The 2011 World Cup-winning All Blacks coach advised the former Samoa, Northampton and Newcastle No8 when he took charge of Auckland in 2004, helping Lam develop a style that stands out in the northern hemisphere. Related: Pro12 North American plan could jeopardise US PRO Rugby league Related: Gregor Townsend remains confident Pro12 can keep up with the ric…