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Connacht 12

Connacht can take another important step up the URC ladder if they secure a victory over Ulster on Saturday in Kingspan Stadium (8pm).

International Bundee Aki is expected to make his return to Connacht duty for their URC meeting with Scarlets in Wales on Friday night (7.35pm) with head coach Pete Wilkins is relying on the Ireland centre to be the “role model” in producing a vital win in Parc Y Scarlets.

Connacht host their first URC fixture of the season at a much-changed Dexcom Stadium when they host South African outfit Hollywoodbets Sharks on Saturday (7.35pm).

Munster 35

A new Connacht Rugby season kicks off on Saturday with Peter Wilkins’ outfit up against last season’s URC semi-finalists Munster in Thomond Park (5.30pm).

Connacht delivered a solid victory over regular English visitors Sale, bagging three tries in their first and only home fixture of the pre-season campaign.Play on the Dexcom Stadium pitch mirrored the building works off it - a work in progress - but it sufficient to give Connacht hope for the new season ahead.