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MUNSTER’S three new signings will all play their club rugby in Limerick this year with Eddie Halvey returning to play his club rugby with Shannon, Dominic Malone teaming up with UL Bohemians and Australian prop Simon Kerr joining Garryowen.

Coach Alan Gaffney has decided to give Dominic Malone, Eddie Halvey and Warren O'Kelly their first starts under his new regime at Munster for the pre-season encounter against Connacht at The Sportsground tomorrow evening.

Leinster, Ulster and Munster have announced their squads for their upcoming fixtures.

Coach Alan Gaffney has included new signings Dominic Malone and Eddie Halvey in a 25 strong squad for Munster's pre-season encounter with Zurich Premiership side Bristol Shoguns at Thomond Park at 7pm next Tuesday.

JIM WILLIAMS has been named as the new Munster rugby captain in succession to Mick Galwey.

Lions centre Brian O’Driscoll will spearhead an IRFU President’s XV including 11 Irish internationals for this Saturday’s challenge match against a Ballymena’s President’s XV.