Shayne Bolton brace clinches valuable URC points for Connacht in Benetton thriller
Connacht 38 Benetton 30
Shayne Bolton of Connacht celebrates after scoring his side's second try during the United Rugby Championship win over Benetton at the Dexcom Stadium in Galway. Photo: Tyler Miller/Sportsfile
John Fallon
Two tries from Ireland ‘A’ international Shayne Bolton secured an invaluable URC victory at Dexcom Stadium to keep their hopes of top half finish alive.
Winger Bolton struck in either half of a game where Connacht raced into a 12-0 lead before conceding 27 unanswered points.
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