Champions Cup team news: Hanrahan returns for Munster as Bleyendaal ruled out; No Aki for Connacht

There are three changes to the team that defeated Ospreys.

Fri, 22 Nov, 2019 - 12:07

Stephen Barry

JJ Hanrahan returns to the Munster team at fly-half this weekend after Tyler Bleyendaal was ruled out of contention.

Bleyendaal reported stiffness during the week and is unavailable for tomorrow's game against Racing 92.

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