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EXPERIENCED CAMPAIGNER: Finlay Bealham will make his 177th appearance for Connacht on Friday night. ©INPHO/James Crombie

Connacht prop Finlay Bealham is hoping for an early birthday present this Friday evening by putting Munster to the sword and collecting their first points of the season.

The Irish international, who brought his caps to 25 in New Zealand during the summer, will be 31 on Sunday and he’s hoping the celebrations can get under way early.