Connacht, Leinster and Ulster all want post-Six Nations victories as the race to make the play-offs hots up
Pete Wilkins warns that while Connacht are expected to pick up five more points at the Dexcom Stadium on Saturday it won't be that easy.
So Wilkins' side - with five changes from the side that beat Scarlets three weeks ago - will be focused on getting the job done and making it three wins on the spin against the visitors. "So there are some big things to come. I wouldn't say a win counts double now but it certainly has a big impact on the competition."
Prop Ed Byrne makes his 100th appearance for the province as Ross Byrne, who was included in the extended Ireland squad for the Scotland game, continues at No.10. Leinster: C Frawley, R Russell, L Turner, J Osborne, A Osborne, R Byrne, L McGrath; E Byrne, L Barron, T Clarkson, R Molony, J Jenkins, W Connors, S Penny, M Deegan. Replacements: J McKee, M Milne, M Ala’alatoa, B Deeny, D Mangan, F Gunne, S Prendergast, H McErlean.SIX Nations winners Iain Henderson and Stuart McCloskey have been named by new interim boss Richie Murphy for Ulster's clash at the Sharks in Durban .
Kieran Treadwell starts for the first time since suffering a rib injury against Harlequins in January.
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