Every team in the URC has been busy sorting transfers ahead of the upcoming summer break. The Irish provinces have been using their academies...
Ahead of the weekend's restart derbies in the Guinness PRO14, we run through the new arrivals and the departures at each Irish province since lockdown.
Ireland are set to announce a highly experimental side to face Italy at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday - RugbyPass understands.
Munster will host Leinster this afternoon in the St.Stephen's Day clash at Thomond Park, with both teams lying in second place in their respective Pro14 conferences.
The Southern Kings and Cheetahs are yet to get on the board in Pro14, the latter taught a lesson in set-piece strength by Munster.
Munster romped to a big victory at hapless Zebre in Pro12 on Saturday, but Leinster remain top courtesy of a hard-fought win over Cardiff.
Jared Payne could make his Ireland return against Wales after being included in a 36-man squad for the final two rounds of the Six Nations.
