Ireland players return to Munster and Connacht for derby clash

Connacht welcome Munster to the Showgrounds on New Year’s Day for their PRO12 derby match and both sides have made a number of changes to their starting sides.

Ireland players return to Munster and Connacht for derby clash
Wed, 31 Dec, 2014 - 13:34
Grainne McGuinness

Paul O'Connell returns to the Munster line-up

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