After a good maul comes down just short of the line, Racing shift it short to Colombe who cant be stopped there

Racing win a penalty just inside their half as Connacht creep offside

Racing earn their first penalty on the 22m after the lineout

Carty brilliantly kicks to the corner

Porch brilliantly takes a high ball on the Racing 10m

Racing send it wide to Thomas, but Racing give away the first penalty of the game at the breakdown

Marmion clears immediately

Racing get the game underway

Racing 92 will host Connacht at the Paris La Defense Arena in the penultimate game in round one of the Champions Cup. Both sides come into the game in good form, with only two domestic losses. Last seasons finalists Racing will hope to go one better this season. This will be the first time these two sides face each other

Tournament Records Compared

Racing 92-Connacht Rugby
Played 71-30
Wins 36-13
Draws 4-0
Losses 31-17
Win % 51%-43%

Total Points For 1610-573
Total Points Against 1432-691

Largest Winning Margin

50 (Racing 92 v Scarlets, 17/1/2016)

45 (Connacht Rugby v Zebre Rugby Club, 14/1/2017)


Heaviest Losing Margin

-25 (Racing 92 v Munster Rugby, 7/1/2017)

-58 (Connacht Rugby @ Saracens, 18/1/2014)