Dan Parks has a chance to extend Connachts lead but his effort is short. Score remains 5-3.

Good start to the game by both sides, Zebre have come close but good defending from Giulio Toniolatti prevents them from scoring.

forza zebre

Come on guys

Zebre get their first points of the game thanks to a penalty from Luciano Orquera.

Try Connacht! Zebre try a quick line out ball but it doesn't work and tight head prop Nathan White runs 25 metres down the pitch and scores.

Nice 1

Connacht get the game underway.

Hello and welcome to this RaboDirect Pro12 game between Connacht and Zebre. Both sides will be looking to improve on last season, especially Zebre who are a team on the up. This game isn't live anywhere else so make sure you stick with us for updates.

Come on connacht