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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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Connacht will sense opportunity to record rare double against wounded Leinster
Andy Friend’s side impressed against Ulster last time out but struggle for consistency. By Ciarán Kennedy Saturday 8 May 2021, 7:00 AM 3 hours ago 7,128 Views 2 Comments
Connacht lock Gavin Thornbury.
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WE’VE SEEN THIS situation before. Connacht coming off a big win, stressing the need to back it up.
And yes, beating Ulster in the Rainbow Cup should be seen as a big win, particularly given the nature of that victory up in Belfast two weeks ago, recovering a game that looked lost to snatch it at the death. Andy Friend’s side have come on the wrong side of those situations too often this season.