The scrum is turned over and McSharry takes it up

come one connacht

Connacht secured the line out but Matt Healy knocked on shortly after. Cardiff have the put in to the scrum

Connacht win the penalty. Patchell went into contact with no support and got pinged for holding on. Ronaldson kicks to touch. Connacht line out in Cardiff half

Cardiff back in possession now and they work the fringes. The ball is sent wide to patchell and then the forwards go through a few phases

Good scrum from Connacht but Cardiff manage to retain possession. The ball went wide and Cutberth showed great strength however his offload was caught by Naoupu

Cardiff line out at their 10. Line out secured and then a good carry by Navidi before the an up and under is fired. Muliaina fails to deal with it. The ball was knocked forward so Cardiff will have the put in to the scrum

Halloran makes the tackle off the kick off but Connacht are penalised for not releasing in the tackle

Ronaldson will kick off

The ball goes through the posts. The score is 3-10