Ultan Dillane

Between injury issues and lack of game time for key players the head coach has a tough task

‘They were more workmanlike and clinical and had a greater sense of game control’

Matthew Burke and Paul Boyle have also been brought into Andy Friend’s team

Injury had seemingly ruled James Ryan out of Lions call-up

Andy Farrell selects strongest side at his disposal for match in Dublin

Harry Byrne, Carbery and Burns are the three outhalves selected for summer series

Bundee Aki scores try in a fine all-round performance at the Showgrounds

Andrew Porter is among another six players recalled to Leinster’s matchday squad

The home side’s defensive prowess proved critical in dogged win in Treviso

Stats point towards some players more than others but there are more factors than that

Andy Friend optimistic his province can produce third win against a Premiership side

Ireland internationals Dave Heffernan, Ultan Dillane, Finlay Bealham and Jack Carty sign deals

Munster bench had a big impact as questionable refereeing decisions go their way

Johann van Graan’s side eyeing place in final as Andy Friend’s squad travel in expectation

For Munster to match expectations, the generational shift may need to be accelerated

Connacht will have Bundee Aki, Dave Heffernan and Ultan Dillane available for Friday night’s game

Four Leinster players return and two from Ulster for top of the conference meeting

Alex Wootton inspires bonus point win over Cardiff with Jack Carty pulling strings

28-year-old is Connacht’s leading points scorer but hasn’t been seen for Ireland since 2019

Ruddock to come in for first Six Nations start in place of suspended Peter O’Mahony

Ireland centre is back in training after being sidelined by a knee injury

A last-gasp match-winning try eluded in-form Connacht team at the Sportsground