Will, Luke and Cian convene for part one of the Left Wing's season preview with Munster and Connacht under the microscope.
The lads throw out a few reasons for Munster fans to be hopeful ahead of the new season but serious questions about the direction of travel still remain.
Meanwhile, year two of Stuart Lancaster in Connacht is picking up steam with the westerners looking poised to have a big season.
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