New signing Kieran Brookes starts in the front-row for Munster’s URC clash with Edinburgh at Thomond Park this evening.
Academy players Jake O�Riordan and Charlie O�Shea are in line to make their competitive debuts from the bench.
Leinster begin the defence of their title this lunchtime.
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Leo Cullen’s final season in charge opens with a match against the Lions in Johannesburg.
Caspar Gabriel’s been handed a first start at out-half, with Josh Ericson starting for the first time in the back-row.
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Ulster’s second-half fightback came up just short as they lost 34-29 to Edinburgh last night.
Two late tries helped the Stormers run out 29-15 winners over Connacht in Galway.
