■ By ADAM ELLIS
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Munster v Connacht
Today. Kick-off 3pm
MUNSTER head coach Johann van Graan is set to lean heavily on Tadhg Beirne after the loss of blockbuster summer signing RG Snyman to a torn ACL.
This afternoon’s clash with Connacht will mark Beirne’s first appearance for the province since last December, having been sidelined by surgery for a broken ankle before the turn of the year.
He is one of five changes made by Van Graan to the team which went down 27-25 to Leinster in last weekend’s thriller.
The return of Beirne is timely for Munster as they seek...