**Connacht are boosted by the return of Bundee Aki as they prepare to visit Munster in the first interprovincial clash of the season.** Aki has not played for the Westerners since returning from the British and Irish Lions tour but is back for the trip to Thomond Park as they look to respond to the home defeat by the Dragons. Munster, meanwhile, welcome back another Lion in Tadhg Beirne, who will start alongside Jean Kleyn in the second row. Captain Peter O'Mahony makes his 150th Munster appearance while Chris Cloete is the only man to keep his place in the starting XV following last weekend's win at the Scarlets.
