Second face third in Conference A of the PRO14 tomorrow as Munster travel to the Sportsground to take on Connacht. Both teams have a win and a loss in inter-provincial ties over the festive period with Munster defeating Leinster last weekend while Connacht defeated Ulster last time out. Their injuries contribute to the six changes made by Friend from the December 28 win over the northern province ahead of the visit of Guinness PRO14 Conference A rivals Munster. On the other corner, Denis Buckley retains the loosehead jersey to earn his 150th cap for Connacht. MUNSTERTEAM NEWSHead coach Johann van Graan makes seven changes and two positional switches to the Munster side that overcame PRO14 champions Leinster 26-17 at Thomond Park last Saturday.

Source: Evening echo January 04, 2019 16:30 UTC