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Connacht players celebrate their win. Laszlo Geczo/INPHO
United Rugby Championship
Connacht come back from 20 points down to pick up first win of the season
Connacht overcame the Sharks by five tries to three in the United Rugby Championship.
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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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