Friday 30 October 2020
Monday’s impressive debutant Josh Wycherley is one of only two fit looseheads at the southern province’s disposal.
The Guinness Pro14 game was due to take place in Galway on Sunday.
Paul O’Connell has been impressed by the likes of Ben Healy and John Hodnett.
Dan Leavy said his knee ‘felt perfect’ as he completed his long-awaited comeback for Leinster.
Craig Casey and Ben Healy continue as the halfbacks for the clash with Cardiff Blues.
Johann van Graan makes eight changes to the side which beat Edinburgh.
Connacht are missing five second-row forwards for this evening’s clash against Edinburgh.
The emergence of James Hume and Stewart Moore has added depth and class to Ulster’s midfield.
Dan McFarland has made six changes to his team from the win away to Ospreys two weekends ago.
Andy Friend has reshuffled his team for tomorrow’s visit to Edinburgh in the Pro14.
Dan Leavy nearly grabbed a late try as he made his Leinster comeback at the RDS.
Leo Cullen’s men hammered a poor Zebre side at the RDS, scoring nine tries in total.
Meanwhile, Liam Turner gets a starting debut, while David Hawkshaw and Ciaran Parker are on the bench.
The 26-year-old has been sidelined for 19 months after a horrific knee injury.
Academy graduate Dan Sheehan is also back in full training following a fractured cheekbone.
Leinster revealed this afternoon that the pair suffered significant injuries while on Guinness Pro14 duty.
Youngster Ben Healy once again nailed the winning kick for Munster as they came from behind to defeat Edinburgh.
The Ballymoney man starts at 12 again as Dan McFarland’s men take on the Ospreys.
Both seconds rows are part of Andy Farrell’s 35-man Ireland squad.
The squad will return to training in Limerick tomorrow ahead of their meeting with Edinburgh.
The Ireland international has not received any ban after being sent off against Scarlets.
The talented 26-year-old is thriving with Connacht, having joined the province on loan back in July.
The Ireland centre is fit to face Cardiff Blues but Niall Murray looks set to undergo shoulder surgery.
Saturday’s Guinness Pro14 fixture will be played at Rodney Parade in Newport instead of Cardiff’s Arms Park.
Ulster’s Dan Soper was instrumental in David McCann making the move from centre to the back row.
Connacht boss Andy Friend was pleased with how his side sorted out their discipline against Glasgow.
The Ireland centre scored two tries as Connacht delivered some stunning rugby in the second half.
Munster are away to the Scarlets as Connacht host Glasgow in the Pro14.
James Lowe scored two tries as the defending champions beat the Dragons at the RDS.
The arrival of a new PRO14 season could hardly be more low key but despite its many faults, Ireland’s four provinces are dependent on it.
The 28-year-old scrum-half is heading into his fifth season with the province.
The northern province’s season came to a disappointing end at the Stade Ernest-Wallon this afternoon.
Abraham Papali’i and Shane Delahunt have been suspended for their foul play.
Tries from Lowe, Henshaw and Doris resulted in Leinster beating their Irish rivals 27-5.
Scott Fardy, Will Connors, Max Deegan, John Cooney and Stuart McCloskey were named in the XV.
The reigning champions could make a few changes for the Pro14 final against Ulster.
There were zero positive results in the latest round of PCR testing.
24-year-old Andrew Porter has been in good form for Leinster in recent weeks.
The 32-year-old has been a rising star of the refereeing scene in recent years.
Leinster feel they need to learn from last Friday’s game and Munster will surely look to do the same.
