Mack Hansen, one of four returning Ireland internationals, has been named at fullback, for Connacht’s history making URC fixture against Munster in Castlebar.
The 27-year-old has played the majority of his rugby on the wing for club and country but has plenty of experience in the 15-jersey dating back to his days in Australia. It enables Cullie Tucker, standing in for Pete Wilkins who is ill, to play a couple of hugely promising wings in Chay Mullins and former Pres Bray pupil Finn Treacy.
Another outstanding prospect, Hugh Gavin, gets a start in midfield alongside Bundee Aki and his duel with Tom Farrell will be fascinating to watch. Up front Jordan Duggan has won the starting rights at loosehead prop while Finlay Bealham…