Munster’s Lions trio are set for their seasonal debuts on Saturday with Tommy O’Donnell believing Peter O’Mahony has returned from the New Zealand tour a better captain.

Tommy O’Donnell has signed a contract extension days after CJ Stander extended his deal.

The IRFU have confirmed that Tommy O’Donnell will miss the Rugby World Cup through injury.

Ireland’s stars will not be “spooked” by the hip injury that threatens to end Tommy O’Donnell’s World Cup chances, according to Joe Schmidt.