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On the one hand, Andy Friend is delighted that only Bundee Aki is missing on Six Nations duty as Connacht prepare for a real 10-pointer against a Cardiff Blues side who are just below them in the table.

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Bradley hails Connacht’s new statement of intent
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Mike Sherry returns for Munster as Johann van Graan eyes Toulon
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