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Confirmation last week by ERC, the tournament organisers, and the IRFU that Connacht would take up their automatic 2004 / 2005 Heineken Cup place if they win the Parker Pen Challenge Cup title has added extra incentive for Connacht.
"We did not expect any other decision - but it is nice to have it confirmed in any case," said Connacht coach Michael Bradley as he prepared for the first leg encounter at The Stoop on Sunday.
"We know we have got a hell of a lot to do just to reach the final, so the Heineken Cup is hardly on our minds at the moment.
"I went over to see Harlequins play and they were most receptive. They are an exciting side who play a very fast brand of rugby.
"They are hugely aggressive in their defensive system and that is something we will have to be wary off - they are a very physical side.
"They sent a few scouts to watch us beat the Ospreys in Galway at the weekend and, although it was a pretty scrappy performance, we were happy with the win.
"Let us hope it is a case of a bad dress rehearsal leading to a good performance when it really matters against 'Quins. That victory has given us a real confidence boost but we are under no illusions as to the task facing us over the two legs of
