With home advantage for the Italian side, Irish province will be underdogs
Bundee Aki
Connacht line out against Pau while Ulster also travel to France to take on Montpellier in the round of 16
Pete Wilkins’s side looking to bounce back in European competition after two URC losses
Connacht team news: Santiago Cordero could well return from injury soon but will not be fit for Saturday’s clash with Benetton
Province’s Ireland contingent expected to return to the starting line-up for the European trip to face Pau in two weekends’ time
Connacht centre has brought his World Cup form with him into the Six Nations, culminating in Saturday’s Scotland clash
Six Nations analysis: Scotland rejig their midfield once again to counter the powerful Irish centre’s carrying threat
Ireland’s attack failed to flow but they still got themselves into a winning position before letting it slip
Ireland’s 31-7 bonus-point win over Wales drew a wide and varied response across the channels
Garry Ringrose, Peter O’Mahony, Bundee Aki and Tadhg Beirne all take part in training session
Jack Crowley's mature performance in his first Six Nations start can only imbue him with confidence – and increase his team-mates’ belief in him
Teneo Sport and Sponsorship Index (TSSI) survey reveals rugby as the favourite sport for Irish women
Nichola Fryday has no regrets about retirement; Andrew Porter ready for his close-up; and Beckenbauer’s time with New York Cosmos
Having signed a new contract until the end of 2025 season, this year was not a last dance for the Connacht player
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