The visitors get the game underway

Under 5 minutes until kick off

Stade Français are playing in the Heineken Champions Cup for the first time since 2015/16.

Connacht Rugby will be aiming to end their four-game losing run in the Heineken Champions Cup when they play host to Stade Français Paris for the first time on Sunday.

It is the Irish side’s worst run in the competition since losing their first five matches in 2011/12.

Welcome to the Sportsground with both sides making late changes to their squads ahead of kick off. Connacht have lost Bealham while Stade Francais have lost Laumape in the midfield. Live updates to follow of their Round 1 Champions Cup clash