Sam Prendergast and Cormac Izuchukwu start for Emerging Ireland
Sam Prendergast and Cormac Izuchukwu are the notable inclusions for the first game of Emerging Ireland's tour of South Africa against the Pumas tomorrow.
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URC teams: Tony Butler in for Munster as David O'Connor gets Connacht debut
Munster will be without out-half Billy Burns and centre Alex Nankivell for their trip to face Zebre Parma on Saturday afternoon (3pm Irish time, live on RTÉ), with Tony Butler starting at out-half.
Connacht staying positive despite heart-breaking defeat to Munster
Connacht captain Cian Prendergast believes the province can take a lot of confidence into this Saturday's meeting with the Sharks in Galway, despite a losing start to the season.
URC teams: Mack Hansen back for Connacht as Thaakir Abrahams makes Munster bow; Aidan Morgan gets nod at Ulster
Mack Hansen and Santi Cordero both start for Connacht in Saturday's BKT URC clash with Munster, while Pete Wilkins has handed debuts to three players.
Alex Kendellen to captain Emerging Ireland side in South Africa
Munster back-rower Alex Kendellen will lead a 33-player Emerging Ireland squad for the three-match tour to South Africa.
Sam Prendergast and Cormac Izuchukwu headline Emerging Ireland squad
Sam Prendergast and Cormac Izuchukwu are the two most notable inclusions in Simon Easterby's Emerging Ireland squad for their tour of South Africa later this month.
Mack Hansen set for long-awaited Connacht return v Glasgow
Mack Hansen is set to make his first appearance for nine months after being named on the bench for Connacht's pre-season friendly against Glasgow Warriors.
Santiago Cordero in line to make Connacht debut
Argentinian international Santiago Cordero is in line to make his Connacht debut after he was named of the bench for Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship clash with DHL Stormers at Dexcom Stadium.