In a connector for terminating a cable, a connector housing has a rear end portion including a first shoulder. An inner connector assembly is received in the connector housing. The inner connector assembly includes at least one ferrule exposed and a back body with a back post. At least one strength member is secured to the back post. A rear bracing member is received in the connector housing. The rear bracing member has a front end portion and a rear end portion spaced apart along the longitudinal axis. The front end portion of the rear bracing member is configured to engage the back body and the rear end portion of the rear bracing member is configured to engage the first shoulder of the connector housing such that the rear bracing member substantially braces the back body against rearward displacement along the longitudinal axis relative to the connector housing.