'We’re stoked to be here, but we’re not here to participate. We’re here to win these games'

Man Hansen and Connacht seek to defy the odds and overcome the challenge of Leinster in the Champions Cup. Hansen played against Leinsster back on December 3 last year. He made his Ireland debut at home to Wales in Six Nations Championship. Denis Buckley and Shane Delahunt are ruled out of contention for the visit to the Sportsground in Galway this Friday. Denis is hoping to be back for return leg at the Aviva Stadium seven days later. There is a gap of 28 points between the teams in their league standings. Connachts are expected to prevail over the two legs. They are ranked as outsiders.