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Murray returns to Ireland starting lineup to win 100th cap
DUBLIN : Conor Murray will make his first Ireland start in almost a year and win his 100th cap at home to South Africa on Saturday after Andy Farrell made two changes from the side that wrapped up July's series victory in New Zealand.
Murray and Keenan to start for Ireland v South Africa
Conor Murray will win his 100th cap for Ireland in Saturday's Bank of Ireland Nations Series opener against South Africa at the Aviva Stadium, with the Munster scrum-half named in the starting team by head coach Andy Farrell.
Garry Ringrose: Ireland centre relishing 'first crack' against South Africa
Garry Ringrose is almost a 50-cap veteran but Saturday's autumn opener will be the first time the Ireland centre has faced South Africa.
URC team news: Johnny Sexton starts derby as Tadhg Beirne misses out
Johnny Sexton and Ciarán Frawley will both start for Leinster in Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship against Munster at the Aviva Stadium, live RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.
McCloskey: 'I feel like I'm just getting better'
According to his head coach Dan McFarland, had the chips fallen differently, Stuart McCloskey could very well have been locked into an Ireland jersey across the last five years.
Andy Friend: We know we can cause Leinster problems
Connacht won't be daunted by the visit of Leinster to the Sportsground tomorrow, according to director of rugby Andy Friend.
Garry Ringrose turns to Connacht after rare day on the wing
Don't expect to see Garry Ringrose on the wing too often in the future, but in a World Cup year, his two-try shift out wide against the Sharks can be filed away under 'good to know'.