Craig Casey starts as Munster welcome internationals back for Connacht clash 

For Connacht, Bundee Aki, Finlay Bealham, Mack Hansen and Cian Prendergast all return from international duty to the starting XV.

Craig Casey during a Munster Rugby squad training session. Pic: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

The big guns are back for both Connacht and Munster as the derby rivals prepare for Saturday’s URC clash in front of more than 26,000 supporters at Castlebar’s McHale Park.

With Ireland’s internationals back on duty following their post-Six Nations break, Connacht have called on Mack Hansen, Bundee Aki, Finlay Bealham and captain Cian Prendergast for their historic first fixture on Mayo GAA turf.