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Three Buccaneers players have been included in Ireland squads for summer international matches. With virtually the full Ireland 15 heading off with the British and Irish Lions to South Africa and Leinster playing in this weekend’s Heineken Cup final, many fringe players get an opportunity to stake their claims for future selection.

It has the hallmarks of a season-defining fixture, although it is only the fourth fixture. The two sides that are expected to battle for the last of three Heineken Cup places meet in this Magners League match at the Galway Sportsground tomorrow (8pm).

Connacht’s John Muldoon is enjoying a busy schedule during the summer break.

Connacht’s focus, after an inconsistent start to the season, turns to Europe and first up is a visit of an unknown Spanish side to the Galway Sportsground tomorrow (6.30pm).

The annual Christmas interprovincial clash between Connacht and Ulster is once again expected to produce a cracker contest when the two sides meet in Thomond Park on St Stephen’s Day (7.30pm). Connacht, on the back of their unbeaten European form, versus a Munster side that crushed French champions Perpignan at the weekend.

Connacht Rugby players have received a huge confidence boost and some rare silverware with their success at the Churchill Cup Tournament in America.

After a useful workout in London, Connacht now head to Gloucester for their second pre-season challenge this weekend.

Connacht need a remarkable turnaround in fortunes when they host Cardiff at the Galway Sportsground tomorrow (7pm).

The stakes are getting higher for Connacht’s European qualification hopes as they head into familiar territory for tomorrow night’s joust with Montpellier (7pm).

France once again proved a happy hunting ground for Connacht with their victory over Montpellier securing them pole position in pool 2.