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Hook takes play up to halfway, and it's Hibbard to throw in.
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Gloucester then pick up a penalty in the ensuing scrum.
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Connacht pursue the maul but are pinged for Truck and Trailer. Disappointing finish to a promising period of play.
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Gloucester infringe at the breakdown and Connacht drill for the corner.
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Great attacking spell from Connacht, Poolman and Muldooney with some heavy carries. They;re recycling the ball much quicker, and stretching the Gloucester defence.
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Connacht get quick LO ball, and launch the attack.
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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.
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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.
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Connacht choose touch and set the maul. They're making terrific ground.
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A poor pass from Hook sends the Gloucester line scrambling. Connacht swoop and earn themselves a penalty - Gloucester holding.