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Charlie Tector, Chay Mullins and Mark Donnelly added to Emerging Ireland squad

Charlie Tector, Chay Mullins and Mark Donnelly have all been added to the Emerging Ireland squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa after head coach Simon Easterby was forced into a number of changes.

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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.

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Munster edge out Connacht in thrilling Thomond try-fest

Last season's table toppers Munster had to come from behind four times before seeing off Connacht at Thomond Park in the United Rugby Championship.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Recovering Doris included in familiar-looking Ireland squad

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