An exemplary embodiment of the invention is a telecommunications plug for use with a cable including a plurality of wires. The plug includes a plug base having a termination portion including a plurality of contact slots. Each contact slot receives one of the wires. A plurality of contacts each has an insulation displacement end and is positioned in a respective contact slot for establishing electrical connection with one of the wires. A plug cover having a plurality of ribs each aligned with one of the contact slots mates with the termination portion. The ribs contact the wires to provide strain relief to the wires.