Fiona Steeds team are redhot favourites for this game , having been unbeaten so far this season , and facing a team that has yet to register a win. Those not travelling to Gloucester can be entertained all day at Woodleigh Park with an Under 16 and 14 girls rugby blitz commencing from 11.00, with teams from Clonakilty, Cobh and Rockwell College participating. The main event kicks off at 13:30 and then the Heinekin Cup match will televised in the clubhouse.

Munster Womens Team to Face Connacht:

Olivia Brown (Shannon), Regina O’Reilly (Shannon), Rosemary Brown (Shannon), Rosie Foley (Shannon), Aisling O’Brien (Clonakilty), Maeve Quirke (UL Bohs), Fiona Steed (Capt.) (Shannon), Joy Neville (Shannon), Louise Beamish (UL Bohs), Vivian Boland (Shannon), Lynn Cantwell (UL Bohemians), Patrique Kelly (Vice Capt) (UL Bohs), Jennifer O’Leary (UL Bohs), Clare O’Leary (UL Bohs), Amanda Greensmith (Shannon).

Replacements: Edel Coen (Highfield), Jean Lonergan (Shannon), Monica Dunn (UL Bohs), Wendy Keenan (Shannon), Deirdre Lynch (Highfield), Alison Donnelly (Highfield), SaraJane Belton (UL Bohs).

Munster v Connacht (Womens) - IWRFU

Kick-off: Saturday, October 12th, 13:30 (GMT) Venue: Highfield, Cork, Ireland.