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Sat 12 Dec 2008Munster to maintain winning ways
Connacht v Munster:THE STRENGTH in depth of the Munster squad is such that when a group of front-line players are rested it can be argued their replacements are actually genuine competitors for their jerseys.
Okay, Mick O'Driscoll is an international secondrow and able leader, but nobody can equal Paul O'Connell's impact (nor his ability to take an upper-cut) but the other changes made by coach Tony McGahan all seem like viable alternatives. This must create healthy, competition amongst the players.
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