Cardiff on the attack just outside the visitors 22. What a strong defence forces a turnover.

And early penalty for the visitors. But John Cooney's effort drifts wide

A late change for the Blues sees Halaholo come into the starting XV for Shingler

We are underway

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's live coverage of the Guinness pro 12 this afternoon. Today's match sees Cardiff host Connacht. This is a baffle of seventh versus eight in the table and a win for the visitors to day would go along way to making up ground on their hosts. Stay tune for live scores coming up at 13.05