Munster's Clayton McMillan aware of threat posed by Josh Ioane, whom he used to coach at New Zealand club Chiefs. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
URC preview: Munster v Connacht
Venue: Thomond Park, Limerick.
Kick-off: Saturday, 7.45pm.
On TV: Live on TG4 and Premier Sports.
When these two went at it last season, well, they sure went at it. The clash in Limerick and the historic day in Castlebar last March were among the most entertaining and positive spectacles of the United Rugby Championship (URC) season. Munster emerged with a maximum 10 points, Connacht with a consolation of four points, from two richly entertaining encounters garnished with nine tries apiece and 122 points.
So anything resembling those crackers would do nicely. And while you never know, admittedly the latest instalment between these neighbouring provinces is denied the five players each provides the Ireland squad in Chicago as well as the customary casualt
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