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Munster braced for bruising battle
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Leinster keen to make amends for miserable run in Scotland
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Leo Cullen rings the changes for Warriors clash
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Pat Lam: Glasgow Warriors ‘the Toulon of Pro12’

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Pat Lam says Connacht will battle on for sixth

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