Connacht vs Montpellier (23-20) | Champions Cup highlights
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Incredible win for Connact after they were hit with three starters pulling out of the encounter right before kick off. The Irish side went down early on with Aaron Cruden going through in the 1st minute of the game. Carty and Paillaugue traded penalties before Paul Boyle crashed over before Tom McCartney did the same as Connacht lead 13-10. Andy Friend's side continued well in the second half as man of the match Caolin Blade dived over in the 52nd minute extending the lead to 20-13. Montpellier fought back through Anthony Bouthier scoring in the 62 but youngster Conor Fitgerald converted a penalty to hand Connacht the victory.