VIDEO: Connacht’s Siberian expedition for Challenge Cup opener
The Connacht squad are currently getting some hard-earned rest, having made a 6,000km journey to the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk.
The province get their Challenge Cup campaign underway this weekend against Russian side Enisei-STM - in expected temperatures of -13C.
Meet our mascot for the #RoadToRussia - 'Baby Eddie' pic.twitter.com/21tNBiy8RJ
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) November 10, 2015
The squad took along trusty mascot ‘baby Eddie’ for support on the epic journey.
The squad eventually arrived in Krasnoyarsk on Wednesday at 11am local time - seven hours ahead of Irish time.
We've arrived at our hotel and it's fresh our there...-12 at the moment #RoadToRussia #ChallengeCup pic.twitter.com/ovElVoTFhu
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) November 11, 2015
Poster advertising Saturday's @ERChallengeCup game at Central Stadium, Krasnyarsk #RoadToRussia pic.twitter.com/Aa8PR39zZf
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) November 11, 2015
Know of any loyal supporters making the trip in support of the lads on Saturday afternoon? Let us know your plans and keep us posted during the journey!
