He last played for Irish provincial team Connacht in the Pro12 before being forced to retire prematurely due to injury.

[4][5] Tonetti left the Sharks at the start of the 2011–12 season, joining Irish province Connacht.

Tonetti's next game for the province came in the Heineken Cup, where he played for Connacht in their Pool 6 match at home to Gloucester.

By the end of the season, Tonetti had made 16 appearances for Connacht, 12 in the Pro 12, and 4 in the Heineken Cup.

[7][8] Tonetti was forced to retire from rugby on 19 March 2014 due to a long-standing ankle injury.