DB CONvSTO URC Digital Match Programme

Player PREVIEW
“I just love playing and being out
on the pitch with the lads”
“The big games like these are the
games you want to play in”
“There’s a buzz in these games that
just give you that extra kick”
“From previous interpro derbies
you have to take a quick moment
and look around just to see what
size the crowd is”
“I know it gets said a lot but a full
house at The Sportsground and
the crowd doing their thing really
makes you think you’re plaiying in
front of three or four times more
people in he stands than what there
is”
The last five meeting between these
two teams have seen very little in
the outcome and no doubt today’s
game will be a huge battle.
“Munster are coming up here as
defending champions”
“They have a lot of injuries but they
have a strong squad and players just
waiting to take their chance”
“We’re confident against any team
we play but we also respect every
team we play”
Having joined in the 2022/23
season, Shamus Hurley-Langton
has become a fan favourite
around The Sportsground and a
coach and players dream to work
with during his time out west.
Also known as ‘Moose’, our kiwi
flanker continues to grow in the
green jersey.
“I’ve really enjoyed my time here”
“I came over here wanting to
play but I knew I needed to prove
myself and take my chance when
it came”
“That drive still continues for me
though”
“Each week I need keep proving
myself and make sure I perform
when I get the chance”
“We have a lot of quality players in
the back row and that really helps
the competition and keeping us all
on our toes”
Having played 28 times for
Connacht so far and scoring five
tries (three this season), Moose is
looking forward to this inetrpro
derby on New Years Day.