A preview of some of the key battles ahead of Saturdays PRO12 semi-final between Connacht and Glasgow Warriors, live on Sky Sports. Defending champions Glasgow are aiming to become only the second side ever to retain the PRO12 title and are appearing in the play-offs for a fifth successive season.Connacht are moving into uncharted territory having never reached this point in the competition before. Pat Lams side have the confidence of a recent 14-7 victory over their opponents but know that knockout rugby is a whole different ball game. Ahead of this highly anticipated match we look at some of the key battles that could decide this semi-final.John Muldoon v Josh Strauss Connacht captain John Muldoon will play his 274th game for the province this weekend Both No 8s will be key to their sides attempts to build momentum. Strauss has grown over the course of the PRO12 season, he never takes a backward step and almost always breaks the gain line.The ever-present Muldoon provides Connacht with momentum and leadership. Connacht are in new territory, they must embrace the challenge ahead of them and it will be up to their captain to lead the way.Both Muldoon and Strauss should be quick to introduce themselves to their opponents fly-halves, set their stall out early with gain line breaks and provide the benchmark when it comes to work rate.Ultan Dillane v Leone Nakarawa Leone Nakarawa is aiming for the perfect final season at Glasgow Warriors Dillane and Nakarawa will look to disrupt their opponents set-piece and this both should add plenty around the park.Its Dillanes athleticism and physicality make him standout and hes one of a number of players that Joe Schmidt will be keeping a close eye on this weekend.Nakarawa does things on a rugby field that others can only dream of and makes it all look effortless. So far the Fijian has made 48 offloads, 14 more than any other player, and provides solid set piece proficiency alongside his attacking spark.Nakarawa has magic in his locker than few in world rugby can unlock so Connachts 22-year-old will need to play to his own strengths and step up on the semi-final stage.Bundee Aki v Peter Horne Connachts Bundee Aki will be looking to add to the 6 tries hes scored so far this season Both centre pairings will be instrumental in this Guinness PRO12 semi-final in order to ignite their respective back lines and ensure that opportunities are created and taken.Aki has been at the very heart of Connachts rise and has beaten more defenders (83) and made more carries (251) than any other player in the competition. Its his ability to read the game, his flair and his distribution that drives the province.Peter Horne will be making his 100th appearance for the Warriors and needs to be ready to use every ounce of that experience. In attack Horne will need to fire and then defensively he needs to be as robust as can be to limit Akis impact on the game. Connacht earned a home Guinness PRO12 semi-final courtesy of a 14-7 win over Glasgow Warriors at a rain-soaked Sportsground Watch Connacht v Glasgow live on Sky Sports 1 HD on Saturday from 6.00pm. Catch the match for £6.99 with a NOW TV day pass. Also See: PRO12 semi-finals on Sky PRO12 home Fixtures and results Rugby Union on Sky Swell Bottle Australia Stockists . - Suspended Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Justin Blackmon has voluntarily checked into a treatment facility and seems to be doing well. Swell Bottle Wholesale .com) - Roosevelt Jones had 19 points, seven rebounds and seven assists to lead No. http://www.swellbottlesaleaustralia.com/swell-bottle-wood-collection/teakwood.html . As they are wont to do, the Spurs made things real easy. 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Kent, who finished second in Division Two and just missed out on promotion, have stressed they will explore action against the decision made by the ECB.At the start of 2016, the ECB decided to reduce the number of teams in Division One from nine to eight, while adding one more to Division Two for next season - making the second flight a 10-team competition.Kent chairman George Kennedy told Sky Sports News HQ: The rules at the start of the season were two down and one up. With the advent of poor old Durhams suffering, the season was already finished. The two clubs who were demoted, [Nottinghamshire] and Hampshire - that should have stood.I would expect them to at least have a look at who came second in the second division. Ive heard nothing at all. They called me and said Its time we had a meeting because I said Id rather lost confidence in the ECB. Ive given various dates this week that Im available. When we get tthere, I will simply put forward the argument that we finished second and there seems to be a vacancy.ddddddddddddTo arbitrarily take one club and let them stay up without looking at the other just seems plum wrong. I think there should at least be an appeal and it should be heard by somebody other that the board of the ECB. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. Durham will start next season on minus 48 points, while Chester-le-Street will have its Test status removed, although they can still host one-day and T20 internationals.Durham will also begin the NatWest T20 Blast with a four-point penalty and a two-point penalty in the Royal London One-Day Cup.Durham are the newest first-class county, having made their debut in 1992. They won the title three times in six seasons between 2008 and 2013.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! 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