The Munster squad returned to training at the High Performance Centre in UL on New Year’s Eve ahead of Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Connacht at the Sportsground (7.35pm).

The Munster squad returned to training at the High Performance Centre in UL on New Year’s Eve ahead of Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Connacht at the Sportsground (7.35pm).

Check out the best pics from training here.

Read the latest squad update here.

Ahead of Saturday night’s clash against Connacht in Galway, Munster Head Coach Johann van Graan said: “We always knew this was going to be a massive game in terms of the conference. You also want to build into Gloucester next week, so we might rotate within the 23, but I don’t foresee a lot of changes.”

Next Two Home Games

Champions Cup: Munster v Exeter Chiefs, Saturday Jan 19, Thomond Park, 5.30pm; Buy tickets here

Guinness PRO14: Munster v Southern Kings, Friday Feb 15, Irish Independent Park, 7.35pm; Buy tickets here