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Montpellier vs Connacht (European Rugby Challenge Cup Quarter-Final Preview with Cathal Forde and John Muldoon)

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Montpellier vs Connacht (European Rugby Challenge Cup Quarter-Final Preview with Cathal Forde and John Muldoon)

Connacht captain Cian Prendergast will make his 100th appearance against Montpellier in the European Challenge Cup quarter-final on Saturday (11th April 2026).

Connacht are seeking a first semi-final appearance since 2010 and make four changes with Dylan Tierney-Martin, Sean Naughton, Shayne Bolton and Paul Boyle all starting.

The team in full:

Sam Gilbert at full back;

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Shayne Bolton, Cathal Forde, Bundee Aki and Chay Mullins are the three quarters;

Out half Sean Naughton partners scrum half Matthew Devine;

Billy Bohan, Dylan Tierney-Martin and Sam Illo are the front row;

Joe Joyce and Darragh Murray are behind them;

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And a back row of captain Cian Prendergast, Shamus Hurley-Langton and Paul Boyle.

Leading up to the game, Connacht centre Cathal Forde has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's William Davies.

William also got the thoughts of Connacht lineout and maul coach John Muldoon.

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Kick-off at Septeo Stadium tomorrow is 12.30pm and we'll have a special online show from 'Screene's On The Square' on our website galwaybayfm.ie.

Our Connacht Rugby coverage is brought to you by 'Screene's On The Square.'

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