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Donal Lenihan's URC provincial verdicts

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Connacht v Scarlets, Friday 7.35pmConnacht played very well in defeat to Leinster last week, but had nothing to show for it.

Andy Friend's team have played the top four teams in the league so far, but it’s moving time now for Connacht. If they can sharpen up in attack, I think they will beat Scarlets.There is a buzz still there around their attacking capacity, but they have to improve that.

If they can do it, then they are capable of winning.Verdict: ConnachtSharks v Ulster, Saturday 5.15pmIt’s a huge game for Ulster and I fear they may be playing the Sharks at the wrong time because all the Springboks are back from the recent Rugby Championship.

Captain Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth are in an all-Springbok front five.Having won in Johannesburg last week, which was a big achievement, a losing bonus point would be a good return for Ulster.Verdict: SharksLeinster v Munster, Saturday 5.15pmThe win over the Bulls was badly needed by Munster.

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