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Harry selected for Connacht's crucial clash with Munster
Michael Gallagher8 May - 11:02
One of our own to wear the green in pivotal URC encounter
BEST of luck to our own Harry West who has been selected for tomorrow night's hugely important URC League clash with Munster at a sold-out Dexcom Stadium, which kicks off at 7.45pm.
Harry has made a huge impression this season and there will be a big Ballina representation roaring him on from the crowd in the big game
Over 12,000 fans are expected for the final home game of the season, which will have a major say on the final standings ahead of the playoffs.
Cian Prendergast captains the side in a strong-looking back row with Shamus Hurley-Langton and Sean Jansen, while Josh Murphy is selected to partner Darragh Murray in the second row. The back is completed by props Billy Bohan and Sam Illo, while Dylan Tierney-Martin starts at hooker with Dave Heffernan ruled out through injury.
Josh Ioane returns from his return-to-play protocols to start at out-half, with Ben Murphy alongside him. Bundee Aki comes back into the starting XV at inside centre, where he’ll be partnered by Harry. Wingers Shayne Bolton and Shane Jennings, and full-back Sam Gilbert, completes the side.
Jack Carty is named among the replacements, in what will be his final appearance at Dexcom Stadium before retirement.
As is tradition the departing players will be presented to the fans in a short ceremony after the full-time whistle.
Head coach Stuart Lancaster says:
“The importance of this game is not lost on us. We’ve put ourselves back in the hunt for a playoff spot, and now we need to make sure we bring it to the final day and give ourselves a fighting chance.
With a sold-out crowd I know our supporters will get behind us and the players are really excited about playing in front of them again. Interpro games always mean a lot and this one is no exception.”
Harry has made a huge impression this season and there will be a big Ballina representation roaring him on from the crowd in the big game
Over 12,000 fans are expected for the final home game of the season, which will have a major say on the final standings ahead of the playoffs.
Cian Prendergast captains the side in a strong-looking back row with Shamus Hurley-Langton and Sean Jansen, while Josh Murphy is selected to partner Darragh Murray in the second row. The back is completed by props Billy Bohan and Sam Illo, while Dylan Tierney-Martin starts at hooker with Dave Heffernan ruled out through injury.
Josh Ioane returns from his return-to-play protocols to start at out-half, with Ben Murphy alongside him. Bundee Aki comes back into the starting XV at inside centre, where he’ll be partnered by Harry. Wingers Shayne Bolton and Shane Jennings, and full-back Sam Gilbert, completes the side.
Jack Carty is named among the replacements, in what will be his final appearance at Dexcom Stadium before retirement.
As is tradition the departing players will be presented to the fans in a short ceremony after the full-time whistle.
Head coach Stuart Lancaster says:
“The importance of this game is not lost on us. We’ve put ourselves back in the hunt for a playoff spot, and now we need to make sure we bring it to the final day and give ourselves a fighting chance.
With a sold-out crowd I know our supporters will get behind us and the players are really excited about playing in front of them again. Interpro games always mean a lot and this one is no exception.”
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