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Discussions are taking place whether the financially rich Top 14 could reduce to 12 clubs to help France and rest players
Stade Francais face off against Connacht in Investec Champions Cup Round 4 on Sun 23rd January 2022 at Stade Jean Bouin. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST in the US.
Stade Francais won the last encounter but Stade Francais are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Connacht in 5th and Stade Francais in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Stade Francais vs Connacht will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Joris Segonds makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Joris Segonds has kicked a conversion.
A series of passes by Stade Francais Paris results in a try for Adrien Lapegue-Lafaye
The Stade Francais Paris supporters go wild as Joris Segonds successfully kicks the conversion.
A series of passes by Stade Francais Paris results in a try for Ryan Chapuis
Conor Oliver (Connacht Rugby) is shown a yellow card
The Connacht Rugby supporters go wild as Jack Carty successfully kicks the conversion.
Great hands by Connacht Rugby leads to a try for Jarrad Butler
Nothing was going to stop Kylan Hamdaoui from scoring as they record the try for Stade Francais Paris.
Jack Carty adds the two points for Connacht Rugby.
Slick passing by Connacht Rugby leads to a try for Tom Farrell.
Tolu Latu (Stade Francais Paris) is shown the red card
Incisive passing by Stade Francais Paris is finished off by Ngani Laumape, as they goes over for the try.
Jack Carty does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
The pick and go results in a try for Connacht Rugby as Caolin Blade goes over.
Tolu Latu (Stade Francais Paris) is shown a yellow card
Jack Carty adds the points for Connacht Rugby.
Nicolas Sanchez makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
Adrien Lapegue-Lafaye goes on their own for a try.
Nicolas Sanchez does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
Jack Carty has kicked a conversion.
A stunning solo try from Alex Wootton