Mayo man's first score as a pro is a real bonus
Fiachna Barrett in full flight for Connacht in Friday night's clash with Scarlets against whom he scored his first professional try. Picture: INPHO/Nick Elliott
Connacht made it three wins in a row on Friday night when beating Welsh visitors Scarlets 31-14 at Dexcom Stadium in the United Rugby Championship – and they did thanks in part to the contribution of rising Mayo star Fiachna Barrett.
In what was the Geesala native’s ninth appearance for Connacht, Barrett came off the bench to score his side’s bonus point try.
It was an excellent win for Connacht given they had no fewer than 18 players unavailable for selection between injury and national selection, among them former Ballina players Harry West and Dave Heffernan.
