 Nikora joined Irish side Connacht for the start of the 2009–10 season to provide competition for Ian Keatley at fly-half.Nikora made 11 appearances in his debut league campaign, At European level, Nikora played in six of Connacht's eight 2009–10 Challenge Cup games as they reached the semi-finals.In the 2010–11 season a new coach, Eric Elwood.