Rugby

Connacht eager to test the extent of Leinster’s strength in depth

Packed Sportsground and a fired-up home side will prove a tricky assignment for Leo Cullen’s men

Cian Prendergast returns at blindside flanker for Connacht's game against Leinster. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho
Cian Prendergast returns at blindside flanker for Connacht's game against Leinster. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho
Gerry Thornley
Fri Dec 01 2023 - 21:09 • 4 MIN READ

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Gerry Thornley is Rugby Correspondent of The Irish Times
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