Hook takes play up to halfway, and it's Hibbard to throw in.
Gloucester then pick up a penalty in the ensuing scrum.
Connacht pursue the maul but are pinged for Truck and Trailer. Disappointing finish to a promising period of play.
Gloucester infringe at the breakdown and Connacht drill for the corner.
Great attacking spell from Connacht, Poolman and Muldooney with some heavy carries. They;re recycling the ball much quicker, and stretching the Gloucester defence.
Connacht get quick LO ball, and launch the attack.
Connacht capitalise on Afoa's absence and put forward a big challenge at the scrum. Laidlaw just manages to get away and scampers down the blind-side - but he's bundled into touch.
Evans wrestles his way through the heart of the maul and drags McCartney to ground - ball won't come back, and Gloucester awarded the scrum.
Connacht choose touch and set the maul. They're making terrific ground.
A poor pass from Hook sends the Gloucester line scrambling. Connacht swoop and earn themselves a penalty - Gloucester holding.