Connacht vs Munster Preview

Pool B is currently separated by just a point, as first-placed Munster travel to second-placed Connacht and in a conference where there are just four points between the top four, every game counts.

The sides are coming off contrasting European results against English teams last weekend as Connacht kept their Champions Cup qualification hopes alive with a dramatic late win over Gloucester, while Munster suffered a narrow defeat at Saracens.

Munster’s recent record against Connacht will give them something to cheer about having lost just one of their last six fixtures but Connacht have also only lost just once in the last six rounds of PRO14 action. 

Players To Watch:

Connacht — Caolin Blade 

The No. 9 has scored five tries for his side in the Pro 14 this season and has gained over 450 metres with ball in hand. He also has 15 clean breaks and has beaten 24 defenders along the way. 

Munster — CJ Stander

Stander continues to impress for Munster since the World Cup and is set to do so again Connacht. Also keep an eye on Craig Casey who earns his first start for Munster this weekend.

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