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# In the tight

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'You get to run into a group of lads as hard as you can, what’s there not to like!'

Jean Kleyn is hoping Munster’s maul returns to its best on Saturday as he prepares to bring a high work-rate.

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May 2nd 2019, 6:00 AM

The 4 vital areas for Ireland’s forwards to dominate this afternoon

Forwards coach John Plumtree discusses his men’s prospects at the breakdown, scrum, line-out and in the last 20 minutes.

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Feb 2nd 2014, 7:05 AM

Scrum down: Connacht snap up Nathan White

Leinster’s Kiwi prop Nathan White has agreed to join Connacht on a three-year deal at the end of the season.

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Feb 21st 2012, 11:36 AM