Connacht will continue their preparations for their opening game of the Magners League when they take on Rotherham next Friday (18th) in a pre-season friendly.

The game will take place at the university grounds in the Yorkshire town - the English National One side are coached by Andre Bester, formerly of Ulster and Ballymena. Former Connacht coach Steph Nel also spent a season at Rotherham.

"It will be a useful work-out for us," said Connacht manager Tim Allnutt. "We were happy with our performance against Narbonne but there is always room for improvement and we will use these games to fine-tune the side for the start of the season," he added.

Kick-off is at 3pm.