Leinster head coach Leo Cullen wants this run to continue after beating Munster but that won't deter him from selecting Emerging Ireland players for Saturday's URC trip to Connacht
Leo Cullen has set his players a target of winning all six games in the opening URC block - but won't stick to his tried and trusted in doing so.
“The group is motivated but it is round four," said Blues boss Cullen. There are six games in this window, can we win all of them? The next thing is the Sportsground, which is such a tough place to go. It's dealing with conditions on the day, we are getting into winter rugby around now, and then deal with what the opposition throw at you.
Cullen kept tabs on Prendergast's displays for Emerging Ireland in South Africa, with the rising No.10 the only player to start all three victories under head coach Simon Easterby. Gus McCarthy returned early from South Africa to be involved against Munster and came off the bench at half-time for Lee Barron. With Dan Sheahan and Rónan Kelleher injured, McCarthy may have to start in Galway unless Barron is fit to play.
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