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Munster to face Exeter as Leinster take on Connacht in Round-of-16
Ulster have been handed a tough task against Toulouse in the knock-out stages.
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Ulster have been handed a tough task against Toulouse in the knock-out stages.
Both provinces have high player availability but will undergo further testing later this week.
The Ireland centre has picked up a knee injury but should be back in training next week.
The two provinces have different agendas ahead of this evening’s Rainbow Cup clash.
Tadhg Beirne helped scupper Munster’s last attempt to win a final, but he is a key man in a Munster side that have come a long way since.
The fullback knows Connacht must whittle Munster’s lead by at least four points tomorrow.
The southern province profited from the set-piece in January, but Connacht are wary of getting stuck in the same trap.
The 23-year-old had to wait a year between Ulster appearances due to a hamstring avulsion last summer.
‘Johann was brilliant in that he stepped back and handed it to the players.’
Andy Friend says Connacht are always open to good players joining from other provinces.
Sammy Arnold made a big decision to switch from Munster to Connacht last summer.
Bill Johnston scored 14 points as the Ulster back row delivered an excellent performance.
Ulster have an uphill struggle ahead as the reigning champions show the extent of their strength in depth.
Quinn Roux and Andy Friend are intent on forging discipline in their ranks for the 2020/21 season.
Head coach Andy Friend will continue with his plans to rotate through his squad for Sunday’s clash with Munster.
The first half of Kieran Marmion’s season was an emotional rollercoaster, but he looks like a player in his prime after the summer break.
Ulster’s new recruit counted himself as a ‘purist’ about provincial representation. But he returns to ireland a more mature and rounded player.
Munster will hope to hit the ground running when they face Leinster at the Aviva.
Tighthead prop Roman Salanoa moved from Leinster to Munster this summer.
The 24-year-old centre and back row have struggled for game time in recent seasons.
Last year’s inter-pro European quarter-final was an epic.
Connacht were forced to dig deep just to avoid a shut-out and it took 71 minutes for them to post their opening score against a rampant Leinster.
‘Generally when results go against us it’s…us shooting ourselves in the foot.’
The eastern province’s winning streak is based on intense competition for places.
The scrum-half and centre Stuart McCloskey held sway in a dominant Ulster performance.
The out-half went for a second visit to his specialist over the Christmas period and appears on course to feature for Ireland in February.
The performance of the scrum-halves will undoubtedly draw the eye during tonight’s inter-pro.
The hooker made an impact in Thomond Park last night after working his way back from a neck injury.
Ross Byrne was instrumental as Leinster opened up a 13-0 lead which Munster could not reel in.
Leinster’s footballing fullback is intent on shutting out the pressure from the crowd in Limerick.
Leo Cullen won’t be caught complaining about the players available to him for Saturday’s clash with Munster.
Ulster’s strong finish left Leo Cullen disappointed with how the 14-try match ended.
Eight of them belonged to Leinster as they extended their winning run and their lead at the top of Pro14 Conference B.
Ulster will have to deliver a major shock to upset the pace-setters in Europe and the Pro14 this evening.
Alan will make his 100th appearance for his adopted province while younger brother David earns his first start.
After an astounding comeback, Connacht’s attention will turn to matters closer to home and they will hope to see the ‘inter-pro phenomenon’ show itself again..
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