Connacht's Guinness Pro 12 fixture against Zebre in Parma has been called off.
The reigning champions were trailing 22-10 the Italians when the match was initially halted on a temporary basis due to heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Second half temporarily suspended due to weather conditions #CRLive #ZEBvCON pic.twitter.com/w3zMM6bHvB
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) September 17, 2016
However, minutes of pause, it was ruled that conditions were not suitable to continue proceedings and a decision was made to call off the game.
Game has been called off due to storm in Parma and safety of players #CRLive #ZEBvCON
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) September 17, 2016
Tiernan O'Halloran had scored Connacht's sole try.
A date for a replay has yet to be fixed.
We will update once we have confirmation on a replay date for #ZEBvCON in the #GUINNESSPRO12 #CRLive pic.twitter.com/FMbCRqORfc
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) September 17, 2016
