The 2nd Row

Connacht reach top 8 Ireland deliver on aviva occasion

The 2nd Row

Show Notes

Connacht get the job done in Edinburgh 5 points and a spot in the top 8. Ireland route Scotland to crown off a great occasion in Dublin, Ulster concede again in the last 10 to cost them that last 8 spot Munster get the job done vs the Lions and Leinster solidify top 2

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