Connacht come back from 20 points down to pick up first win of the season [Video]

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Connacht 36

Sharks 30

CONNACHT CAME FROM 20 points adrift at the break to stage a remarkable comeback in the second half and carve out their first win of the season in a five tries to three thriller.

Connacht looked set for a hammering when they trailed 27-7 but they recovered and dominated after the restart to launch and complete a stunning comeback.

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