In-form Munster host Connacht side chasing precious points in playoff race

WE’RE AT THE stage of the season where every point is precious in the URC , and looking at the table Connacht could certainly do with a boost heading into the final rounds of regular season action.

It’s a tough task facing them today. They go into the game without JJ Hanrahan, Cian Prendergast, Shayne Bolton and Denis Buckley, who are all injured. There were hopes Mack Hansen would be back from his shoulder issue for this game but the Ireland winger remains unavailable. Advertisement Craig Casey returns to the Munster starting team. Steve Haag Sports / Christiaan Kotze/INPHO Steve Haag Sports / Christiaan Kotze/INPHO / Christiaan Kotze/INPHO

With a dry day forecast in Limerick and over 19,000 tickets sold, they must see this as an opportunity to build on the momentum generated in South Africa. Devine made three appearances off the bench between January and April but this will be his third start in a row. As one of the most exciting young prospects in Irish Rugby, it will be fascinating to see how the in-form Galway man handles the occasion.

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