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Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella assess Leinster, Munster, Ulster and Connacht’s campaigns and answer loads of listener questions as the 2020/21 provincial season draws to a close.
The four players in question are currently asymptomatic.
1,000 supporters will be permitted to attend the game.
Rugby’s authorities have tried their best but this new tournament should have been kicked to touch a long time ago.
Munster named a strong side for tomorrow’s game.
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton thinks the Pro14 is making too many changes.
Tournament organisers insist this will not affect the long-term partnership with SA Rugby.
The three rounds of derby games will go ahead as planned.
Ulster’s Eric O’Sullivan is eager to push his game on and hit new targets in his career.
Leinster – courtesy of a walkover – and Benetton are the Pro14′s only victors so far this weekend.
The Springbok has been voted the top performer in this year’s tournament.
The southern province must now turn their attention to the visit of Toulouse.
The award has been won by a Leinster player four times in the last five seasons.
Munster senior coach Stephen Larkham feels the Pro14 final was “fairly evenly matched.”
Leinster have won the last four titles – but South Africa’s big four provinces are set to join the competition.
Leinster can win a fourth successive Pro14 title today.
Johann van Graan’s side are chasing a first trophy since 2011.
Leo Cullen has kept a number of Leinster’s frontline internationals on the bench for tomorrow’s Pro14 final.
Changes to the format and scheduling sees three rounds of derbies take place before the Lions, the Stormers, the Sharks and the Bulls arrive in Europe.
Tadhg Beirne helped scupper Munster’s last attempt to win a final, but he is a key man in a Munster side that have come a long way since.
‘He’s a big scrum-half who makes a lot of tackles.’
The Munster head coach has tasted success just once against Leinster, but ha confidence that his side can upset the odds on Saturday at the RDS.
Andy Friend’s side coasted to a 33-13 lead by half-time but only scored three points in the second half.
The young lock has quickly filled out into a force in the Connacht engine room.
Andy Friend has rejigged his team for the visit to Scarlets.
Ospreys come from 19-3 down to record a stunning 24-19 victory.
The province have named an exciting team for tonight’s clash with Benetton.
The 21-year-old has been included in the starting XV to play Zebre.
Head coach Leo Cullen has opted for a number of new combinations in his team.
Johan Van Graan’s side close out the regular season at home tomorrow night.
Andy Friend’s side went down 15-14 at the Sportsground after captain Jarrad Butler was sent off.
It’s a Connacht side with debuts and full debuts to celebrate.
The outhalf starts his first game in 14 months when the province host Scarlets tonight.
The 22-year-old is a more imposing figure than the average hooker.
The 29-year-old prop was sent off for leading with an elbow as opponent Ed Byrne tried to tackle him.
The Munster fullback produced a moment of individual magic in last weekend’s win against Connacht.
The Munster attack coach also stressed that the province will pick on form for the Pro14 final against Leinster.
Andy Friend and Denis Buckley have their eye on European silverware.
Ulster coach Dan McFarland has criticised the format of this year’s Pro14 championship – saying his side deserved a play-off game as a reward for their consistency.