Returning internationals can help Connacht put home struggles behind them Andy Friend’s team have lost their last four home games in all competitions. By Ciarán Kennedy Saturday 20 Feb 2021, 7:30 AM Feb 20th 2021, 7:30 AM 4,834 Views 2 Comments Bundee Aki makes his first start since December. Image: James Crombie/INPHO Image: James Crombie/INPHO EVEN CONNACHT ARE finding the Sportsground a tough place to go recently. Andy Friend’s side have lost their last three on home soil in the Pro14 – four in all competitions – and defeat to Cardiff Blues tonight [7.35, TG4] would represent the first time they have lost four home Pro14 games in succession since 2013.