As the blindside narrows, Shingler carries forward

Parkes carries, followed by Owen

This time the Scarlets hold their ground, and Williams serves his backline

Scrum Scarlets in a strong position

Thomas provides a tricky restart for Connacht. Aki dives but spills forward.

No snow

Surely on the back up list for the Ireland squad now

The maul rumbles over and Buckley surfaces with ball in hand.

Is it snowing at the match? Heavy snow in our part of Connacht now