The New Zealander, similar to his South African counterpart, has named a strong starting XV for the Pro 14 clash

John Muldoon returns to captain the side, along with Kieran Marmion, Ultan Dillane, Finlay Bealham, Tom McCartney, Tom Farrell, Jarrad Butler and Cian Kelleher who all return to the starting XV for the round 7 clash.

Irish International Tiernan O’Halloran starts at full back with Kelleher and Darragh Leader making up the dangerous back three. Tom Farrell and the now Irish qualified Bundee Aki will form the centre partnership whilst Kieran Marmion and Jack Carty make up the half backs.

Finalay Bealham, Tom McCartney and Denis Buckley make up the front row whilst Ultan Dillane and James Cannon make up the tight five. Captain Muldoon is joined either side by Eoin McKeon and Jarrad Butler.

Here is the Connacht 23 in full.

Kieran Keane has named his starting XV for tomorrow’s eagerly awaited interprovincial clash with Munster (7.35pm) https://t.co/i1JrJEUOhQ pic.twitter.com/cmCxzfWoYI

— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) October 26, 2017