Munster make wholesale changes for Connacht clash

As expected, Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has made sweeping changes to his side for the PRO12 clash against reigning champions Connacht at the Sportsground on New Year's Eve at 5.30pm.

There are 11 changes to the team that defeated Leinster on Monday in Thomond Park, one of which sees Francis Saili make his first start of the season.