A perennial problem for Irish rugby is once again rearing its ugly head.
Olympian Zac Ward is set to start on the wing for Emerging Ireland on Wednesday against the Pumas in Bloemfontein.
Emerging Ireland have been dealt another injury blow with Connacht prop Jordan Duggan being replaced by Leinster's Alex Usanov the day before the squad embark for South Africa.
The tour head coach had last week unveiled his original selection to travel to Bloemfontein for the October matches versus the Pumas, Western Force and the Cheetahs, but injuries have led to a rejig before the group assembles in Dublin on Wednesday.
Munster have announced the signing of Garryowen centre Bryan Fitzgerald on a three-month deal ahead of the new season.
The 34-year-old ex-Ireland international decided not to continue playing in 2024/25, paving the way for the club to rubber-stamp the arrival of Abrahams, a player whose style of play has drawn comparisons with Cheslin Kolbe.
Munster have been boosted by the return of plenty of international players ahead of their two-match tour of South Africa.
Joey Carbery starts at standoff for Munster in a side brimming with both former and prospective Ireland internationals as they take on the Barbarians on Saturday in Thomond Park.
The 31-year-old Munster player was due to undergo surgery on Thursday.
The depth of the Munster squad will be severely tested when they take on Wasps in the opening round of the Champions Cup this Sunday.
