Gavin Cummiskey of the Irish Times reveals how television priorities in Wales resulted in the province’s unfair fixture schedule.
"A vigorous objection by the Connacht Branch to being forced to play a Thursday fixture in Wales just five days after an interprovincial derby, for the second time this season, was rejected due to television scheduling and because Celtic Rugby Ltd said so.
"Connacht must face the Dragons at Rodney Parade on Thursday just five days after Eric Elwood’s injury-ravaged, under-staffed and under-funded team were defeated 30-8 by Leinster in Dublin.
"Connacht were forced to rest half a dozen players during training yesterday."
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