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Hansen a major doubt for Connacht's clash with Munster

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Hansen a major doubt for Connacht's clash with Munster

Mack Hansen is a doubt for Connacht's game at Munster on Saturday. Hansen suffered a knock against Australia and is being assessed by the medical staff. Bundee Aki, Finlay Bealham and Cian Prendergast are in contention for the trip to Thomond Park. Shayne Bolton could make his first appearance of the season after recovering from pectoral surgery. Tiernan O'Halloran and Seán Masterson are ruled out. Connachts are one point ahead of Munsters in the URC table. Munstere are struggling after five defeats from their opening seven games.

Hansen is a doubt for Connacht's clash with Munster. Leinster play Glasgow Warriors in the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday from 2.40pm on RTÉ1 and RTé Player.

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