Ciarán Frawley's first United Rugby Championship appearance in Connacht colors will come in Italy as the Irish international starts at fly-half against Benetton Rugby in Round 2.
Connacht heads to Treviso searching for its first win after a 29-15 home loss to the DHL Stormers in Round 1. Benetton also is looking for its first victory after opening the season with a 19-19 draw against Dragons RFC.
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Frawley is one of six players from Ireland's summer tour entering Connacht's matchday 23, while Cian Prendergast returns to captain the side. Sam Illo could make his 50th Connacht appearance if called upon from the bench.
Benetton will be captained by Michele Lamaro as it looks to continue a strong recent home record against Connacht. The Italian side has won the last three meetings between the clubs at Stadio Monigo, although Connacht has won 18 of their 27 meetings overall.
Benetton Rugby vs. Connacht Rugby Kickoff Time
Benetton Rugby hosts Connacht Rugby at 2:45 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 2, at Stadio Monigo in Treviso, Italy, for Round 2 of the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship season.
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Benetton Rugby Lineup vs. Connacht Rugby
Starting XV
Matias Medrano
Bautista Bernasconi
Simone Ferrari
Niccolò Cannone
Federico Ruzza
Giulio Marini
Michele Lamaro, C
Riccardo Favretto
Alessandro Garbisi
Jacob Umaga
Onisi Ratave
Leonardo Marin
Paolo Odogwu
Louis Lynagh
Matt Gallagher
Replacements
Siua Maile
Mirco Spagnolo
Tiziano Pasquali
Sootala Fa'aso'o
Antony Miranda
Andy Uren
Jean Smith
Ignacio Mendy
Connacht Rugby Lineup vs. Benetton Rugby
Starting XV
Francois van Wyk
Matthew Victory
Finlay Bealham
Darragh Murray
Josh Murphy
Cian Prendergast, C
Sean O'Brien
Sean Jansen
Caolin Blade
Ciarán Frawley
Mack Hansen
Cathal Forde
John Devine
Finn Treacy
Sam Gilbert
Replacements
Eoin de Buitlear
Billy Bohan
Sam Illo
Niall Murray
Paul Boyle
Colm Reilly
Josh Ioane
Shane Jennings
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