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Denis Buckley will become the third member of Connacht’s 200 Club this weekend. By Murray Kinsella Thursday 27 May 2021, 6:00 AM Thu 6:00 AM 10,471 Views 2 Comments
Buckley is set to win his 200th Connacht cap this weekend.
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Image: James Crombie/INPHO
THE 200 CLUB in Connacht is a very exclusive one. Michael Swift and John Muldoon are currently its only members, although that is set to change this weekend as Denis Buckley hits the impressive milestone for his province.
The 30-year-old loosehead prop has been remarkably consistent for the westerners, delivering mobility, fitness, set-piece solidity, a constant breakdown turnover threat, and his fair share of highly skillful moments.
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Andy Friend really excited for Connacht s future after finalising new coaching team
Last week the province announced Dewald Senekal as their new forwards coach. By Ciarán Kennedy Wednesday 5 May 2021, 7:30 AM 7 hours ago 3,577 Views 0 Comments
Connacht head coach Andy Friend.
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Image: James Crombie/INPHO
ANDY FRIEND SAYS Connacht’s recent recruitment process shows the value the province place on promoting from within.
Connacht are set to lose two long-serving ‘homegrown’ coaches this summer, with backs coach Nigel Carolan and forwards coach Jimmy Duffy both moving on in search of fresh challenges.
A major coaching reshuffle then saw Peter Wilkins move to the role of senior coach, with primary responsibility for attack, while Mossy Lawler was appointed assistant and skills coach with Colm