European Rugby Championship Cup: Stade Francais vs Connacht at Stade Jean-Bouin, France

With European Rugby Championship progressing, teams are eying the points table and possible combinations for their playing 15. The upcoming encounter would be a treat to watch, which would be played in Stade Jean-Bouin stadium, Paris, France. Both well-balanced teams are in the pursuit of making it to the tabletop and qualifying for the knockout stage. Talking about Stade Francais, they haven’t really shown their A-game in the season so far.

Connacht has played 3 games so far, managing to only win a game. They are placed in the 5th spot with 20 important points. On the other hand, Stade Francais are giving company to Scarlets at the bottom of the table. Stade Francais have played 3 games till now, managing to secure only 2 points, with one match ending as a draw and getting defeated in the other two. The upcoming encounter between these two sides would be among the important matches of the season. With both teams making an effort to capitalize on opportunities coming their way and accumulating significant points.

On their way to the tournament’s group stages, Stade Francais has suffered back-to-back defeats, which are denting their overall reputation and points in the championship. Pro and senior players, like Ngani Laumape, Sekou Macalou, Charlie Francoz, and Paul Alo Emile in the side, Stade Francais, are hoping to make a strong comeback and break it into the top rankings of their pool.

With decent bench strength and probable for playing 15, Stade Francais seem confident about their approach against Connacht, which would be definitely giving them a tough time. With Sekou Macalou, Tala Gray, and William Percillier also in the ranks, Stade Francais have chances of defeating Connacht and marking their first win in the ongoing season.

• Sekou Macalou;
• Paul Alo;
• Ngani Laumape.

Connacht has been in a significant form this season, with all guns blazing. In their ongoing season run, they have successfully defeated top-tier teams like Leicester Tigers and Munster’s with a margin of 10-8. But, when it comes to playing Stade Francais in their home ground, every team faces extra pressure. Connacht is likely to play with the regular probable’s and make it 3 wins this season.

• Tiernan O’Halloran;
• Alex Wootton.

Connacht would have an added advantage of winning 2 important matches in the weeks before. However, Stade Francais would be playing in their home ground, looking to capitalize on the opportunity and earn maximum points with a decent winning margin.